Principle that states that the government's power has limits and that they cannot do whatever they want.

The name of the group that did not support the Constitution

This branch is the one that makes our laws

What is the number of votes needed by Congress to override a presidential veto?

This is the president's role in terms of the military

Principle that states that the government is split into 3 branches who operate independently of one another.

Agreed upon plan for government that combined elements of two existing plans

This branch is the one that enforces our laws

What is the number of votes needed by Congress to propose an amendment to the Constitution?

This is the group of advisors that assist the president with the job

Principle that states that one branch can undo the action taken by another branch.

America's first attempt at government was called

This branch is the one that interprets our laws

How many days does the president have to respond to a law after it has arrived on his desk?

This term means that a fleeing criminal must be sent back to the state where the crime was committed

Principle that states that governmental power is shared between the states and the national government

Plan that was preferred by larger states

What are the requirements to run for House of Representative (age, residency, term length, leader)

To convict for treason, there must be at least:

This crime is the only crime defined in the Constitution

Principle that states that the governmental power resides in the hands of the people

In order to agree on our government, it was determined that slaves would count as this much of a free person to determine representation for states

What are the requirements to run for Senate (age, residency, term, leader)

What number of states is needed in order for an amendment to be ratified?

This is the clause that allows Congress to expand its powers