| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Federalisim | A system of government where sovereighnty is divided |
| Three branches of government | Legislative, Executive,Judicial |
| Two functions of the U.S government | Establish Justice, Insure domestic tranquility |
| The two houses of congress | Senate,House of Representives |
| Function of the Legislative Branch of Govenment | Make Laws |
| Elected chairman or leader of the HR | Speaker of the House |
| Branch of Government article two covers | Executive |
| Minimum age requirement for the President | 35 |
| The length of The President's term in office | 4 years |
| Two constitutional functions of the Vice President | To be President of the Senate, To replace the President if he dies, resigns, or is impeached |
| The Formula for determining a states electoral votes | HR+S=EC |
| The Minimum number of electoral votes a state may be assigned | 3 |
| The 55 men who drafted The Constitution | Founding Fathers |
| The most inportant power given to The President | Commander in chief of the military |
| What are grounds for impeachment | Treason, Bribery, Other high crimes |
| Branch of Government article three covers | Judicial |
| Duties of the Vice President | To be President of the Senate, To replace the President if dies,resigns,or is impeached |
| Montesquieu's separation of powers" theory | Checks and Balances |
| The branch of government overseeing the terrirories | Legislative branch |
| Double jeopardy & Self incrimination | Being tried for a crime twice and , testifying against oneself |
| Rights Protected by the first amendment | Religious Freedom, Freedom of speech, Freedom of press, Freedom of assembly |
| Enumerated Powers of congress | Laying and collecting taxes, Raising and supporting the army, Declaring war |
| Articles of Confederation | a written agreement ratified in 1781 by the thirteen original states |
| The theory that the constitution does not "give" rights | Constitutionally protected rights" |
| James Madison's Role | Being the main author of the constitution |
| Significance of the Northwest Ordinance | It was a more efficient method of adding states |
| "Full Faith and Credit" clause | States must recognize the legal actions of other states |
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