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What branch has the power to make laws?
Legislative
What branch has the power to enforce laws?
Executive
What branch has the power to interpret laws?
Judicial
What principle is defined as: The power of the government comes from the people.
Popular Sovereignty
Why did the framers of the Constitution include an amending process?
In order for the Constitution to change and respond to a growing nation.
A Senator's term is 6 years, this is an example of what principle?
Limited Government
The President, Vice President and Cabinet form what branch of government?
Executive Branch
The House of Representatives and Senate are also known as:
Congress
What branch of government is Congress under?
Legislative Branch
The Supreme Court of the United States is under what branch of government?
Judicial Branch
The division of power between Federal and State governments is known as:
Federalism
The power to hold elections, establish education system, and license professionals such as doctors belongs to:
State governments
The father of the Constitution is:
James Madison
The President of the Constitutional Convention is:
George Washington
What issue did the Great Compromise resolve?
Representation in government
What issue did the 3/5ths Compromise resolve?
If and how slavery will count towards representation
