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EOC Flashcards 41-50
Cards 41-50
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 41. What addition finally convinced Anti-Federalists to support the US Constitution? | 41. The Bill of Rights (the first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution) |
| 42. What are the Federalist Papers? | 42. Essays written to support ratification (approval) of the US Constitution. |
| 43. What does the term "checks and balances" mean? | 43. Each branch of government is able to check and limit the power of the other branches of government |
| 44. What is the Preamble? | 44. Introduction to the US Constitution which states the goals and purposes of government |
| 45. What phrase in the Preamble refers to the principle of popular sovereignty? | 45. "We the People" |
| 46. How does the Electoral College work? | 46. Each state chooses electors, based on the total amount of Congressmen for the state; these electors vote as the popular vote of the state did. The candidate for President that receives the most Electoral Votes is elected President. |
| 47. What is Article I of the US Constitution? | 47. The establishment of the Legislative Branch (the branch that creates laws) |
| 48. What is Article II of the US Constitution? | 48. The establishment of the Executive Branch (the branch that enforces laws) |
| 49. What is Article III of the US Constitution? | 49. The establishment of the Judicial Branch (Federal Supreme Court, State Supreme Courts, and local court systems) |
| 50. Congress is made up of what two houses? | 50. Senate and the House of Representatives |