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How many amendments were added to the Constitution until now?
26
Why is the electoral college a reson people use to critize the Constitution?
Because since the candidate that wins by the popular vote may not be elected, people argue that it goes against democracy.
What is the main goal of a political party?
To win elections
What does gridlock mean?
The impossibility to govern because two branches keep restricting each others decisions or actions.
What does "winners takes all" mean in the government?
It means that the candidate who receives more votes will be the one elected and the other(s) lose everything.
How can factions be defined?
A majority with the same interests or a minority who actively participates in politics.
Why did the Americans choose to create a republic instead of a direct democracy?
So decisions would be made easily and to avoid the creation of factions.
Who believed that each generation was a "distinct nation"?
Thomas Jefferson
Which amendment protects the powers of the states?
10th Amendment
What is the system of government called that unites the states under one government?
Federalism
Which is the principle thatdecides if any governmental law or action is constitutional or not?
Judicial review
By the power of ___________________ each branch of the government is authorized to check or restrain some powers of the others.
checks and balances
An amendment needs a _____________ for it to be ratified.
super majoritiy
What's the name given to the writers of the Constitution?
Framers
What is the name of the branch of government that enforces, executes, and carries out laws?
Executive branch
Which organ/institution represents the legislative branch?
the Congress
It is the ___________ that has the duty to create new laws for the country.
legislative
Cite 3 principles of the Constitution.
Judicial review, federalism, popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances.
The ______ is the people's absolute power.
vote
Why does the Constitution begin with "We the People"?
Because it was writen by the people for the people.
Cite 3 principles of the Constitution.
Judicial review, federalism, popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances.
Why were the first 10 amendments created?
To guarantee Americans' personal freedoms.
What are the 3 branches of the federal government?
Legislative, Executive and Judiciary branches.
Cite the 3 parts of the Constitution.
Preamble, Articles and Amendments
The Constitution is divided in how many parts?
3
What do amendments essencially represent?
The views and needs of different generations.
What does Amendment mean?
A change or addition to previous laws.
When was the Constitution writen?
1787.


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