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Understanding Democracy: Origins, Constitution & Branches

Explore the evolution of democracy, from origins like Magna Carta to modern American government branches. Learn about key historical documents and figures shaping the concept of democracy.

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Understanding Democracy: Origins, Constitution & Branches

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  1. Origins of Democracy The Constitution Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 20 pt 20 pt 20 pt 20 pt 20 pt 30 pt 30 pt 30 pt 30 pt 30 pt 40 pt 40 pt 40 pt 40 pt 40 pt 50 pt 50 pt 50 pt 50 pt 50 pt

  2. 10 pts The first Democratic government in North America.

  3. 10 pts What is the Mayflower Compact?

  4. 20 pts This philosopher developed the idea of separation of powers.

  5. 20 pts Who is Baron de Montesqueiu?

  6. 30 pts Although it was a weak document it served as the first government in the United States.

  7. 30 pts What were the Articles of Confederation?

  8. 40 pts Reluctantly King John signed this document limiting his powers.

  9. 40 pts What was the Magna Carta?

  10. 50 pts Rousseau’s idea that man will give up some of his rights in trade for government is known as this.

  11. 50 pts What is the Social Contract?

  12. 10 pts What are the Legislative, Judicial and Executive Branches?

  13. 20 pts The plan for government that called for proportional representation in Congress.

  14. 20 pts What was the Virginia Plan?

  15. 30 pts The type of government we have in the United States where elected officials represent our views.

  16. 30 pts What is Republic or Representative Democracy?

  17. 40 pts An agreement to partially count slaves for population and taxes.

  18. 40 pts What was the 3/5 Compromise?

  19. These people were originally entrusted to decide presidential elections because the electorate was not educated. 50 pts

  20. 50 pts What is the Electoral College?

  21. 10 pts The leader of the House of Representatives.

  22. 10 pts What is the Speaker of the House?

  23. 20 pts This allows the Legislative Branch to check the Judicial Branch .

  24. 20 pts What is impeach judges or refuse appointment of judges?

  25. 30 pts To accuse an elected official of wrong doing.

  26. 30 pts What is impeachment?

  27. 40 pts This allows for Congress to “stretch” its powers to deal with an ever changing nation.

  28. 40 pts What is the elastic clause? (necessary and proper clause)

  29. 50 pts The legislative branch for Missouri.

  30. 50 pts What is the General Assembly?

  31. 10 pts Live in the US for the past 14 yrs, be a natural born citizen and be at least 35 yrs old.

  32. 10 pts What are the qualifications to be President?

  33. 20 pts Vice President, Speaker of the House, Pres. Pro Tempore.

  34. 20 pts What is presidential succession? (will accept an explanation)

  35. 30 pts They can check the President by refusing to approve his appointments and treaties.

  36. 30 pts Who is the Senate?

  37. 40 pts This person is the head of the executive branch at the state level.

  38. 40 pts Who is the Governor?

  39. 50 pts The role of the President shown here.

  40. 50 pts What is the Head of State?

  41. 10 pts Marbury v. Madison enhanced this system by giving the Judicial Branch powers over the other branches.

  42. 10 pts What are checks and balances.

  43. 20 pts This case dealt with the first amendment and students.

  44. 20 pts What is Tinker v Des Moines?

  45. 30 pts This case dealt with the supremacy and elastic clause.

  46. 30 pts What is McCulloch v. Maryland?

  47. 40 pts This court case advanced the civil rights movement in the 1950’s.

  48. 40 pts What is Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka KS?

  49. 50 pts This court case strengthened due process.

  50. 50 pts What is Miranda v. Arizona?

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