Power is divided among the three branches to prevent the concentration and abuse of power by any one branch

Freedom of Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition, and Religion

Power to coin money

For determining representation and taxation, enslaved people are worth ___ of a person

The original framework of the US Government

Each branch has the power to restrain some powers of the other two branches

Gave women the right to vote

Levy and collect taxes

___ acts as President of the Senate

Documents used to convince the American public to support the Constitution

The rights of the states are protected by dividing powers between the national and state governments

Abolished slavery

Regulate commerce between states

In an impeachment trial in the Senate, a conviction requires ____ vote

More than half, for example two-thirds.

The power of the court to strike down laws and government actions as unconstitutional

Provided for the direct election of senators

Draw district lines and conduct elections

2 qualifications for the Presidency

Provision of the Constitution that states must not violate the Constitution, federal laws, or treaties

The people establish government and are the source of its power

Identify any one of the following: Repealed Prohibition, Banned Poll Taxes, Created Presidential Term limits

Provide for the health and welfare of the people

This portion requires each state to honor the laws, records, and court decisions of all other states

Combined elements of both the Virginia and New Jersey Plans