The United States Government Terms Review III The United States Government

This gives Congress the power to pass legislation that is “necessary and proper” for doing its job.

This gives Congress the power to pass legislation that is “necessary and proper” for doing its job. Elastic Clause

The first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution The first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution. (1789-1791) They guaranteed basic rights and liberties.

The first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution The first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution. (1789-1791) They guaranteed basic rights and liberties. Bill of Rights

In 1215, King John signed this agreement which gave certain rights to the nobility of England.

In 1215, King John signed this agreement which gave certain rights to the nobility of England. Magna Carta

The French philosopher that believed the right to rule should be from the people, not a king.

The French philosopher that believed the right to rule should be from the people, not a king. Jacques Rousseau

The right of the Supreme Court to decide whether a law passed by Congress was constitutional or not.

The right of the Supreme Court to decide whether a law passed by Congress was constitutional or not. Judicial Review

A Federalist who became the second President of the United States.

A Federalist who became the second President of the United States. John Adams

The first constitution ratified by the 13 colonies in March, 1781.

The first constitution ratified by the 13 colonies in March, 1781. Articles of Confederation

The author of Declaration of Independence and first Secretary of State of the United States.

The author of Declaration of Independence and first Secretary of State of the United States. Thomas Jefferson

He believed the government should have legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

He believed the government should have legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Baron de Montesquieu

What agreement divided Congress into two houses to assure fair representation of the states?

What agreement divided Congress into two houses to assure fair representation of the states? The Great Compromise

What newspaper articles were written to persuade the people of New York state to support the Constitution?

What newspaper articles were written to persuade the people of New York state to support the Constitution? Federalist Papers

What was the revival of evangelical Christianity in American colonies in the 1740’s called?

What was the revival of evangelical Christianity in American colonies in the 1740’s called? Great Awakening

Who was appointed by Washington to be the first Secretary of the Treasury?

Who was appointed by Washington to be the first Secretary of the Treasury? Alexander Hamilton

What was the case that established the Supreme Court’s right to Judicial Review?

What was the case that established the Supreme Court’s right to Judicial Review? Marbury vs. Madison

What is the system of government in which power is divided among various groups but all obey a system of laws called the Constitution?

What is the system of government in which power is divided among various groups but all obey a system of laws called the Constitution? Constitutionalism

What Supreme Court case granted Congress alone the power to regulate interstate commerce?

What Supreme Court case granted Congress alone the power to regulate interstate commerce? Gibbons vs. Ogden

What was the colonial government made of elected representatives called?

What was the colonial government made of elected representatives called? House of Burgesses

This was one of the first political parties in the United States; they opposed the Federalist who wanted a strong national government.

Democratic-Republican This was one of the first political parties in the United States; they opposed the Federalist who wanted a strong national government. Democratic-Republican

Who was the English philosopher who believed that government should get its power from the people it governed?

Who was the English philosopher who believed that government should get its power from the people it governed? John Locke

What term describes the division of power between the state and national government?

What term describes the division of power between the state and national government? Federalism

What is it called when something is approved by vote of the people or their representatives?

What is it called when something is approved by vote of the people or their representatives? Ratify

What is a change in the Constitution called?

What is a change in the Constitution called? Amendment

What Federalist was appointed by John Adams to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

What Federalist was appointed by John Adams to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? John Marshall