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What is the Virginia Plan?
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A plan written by James Madison that established 3 branches of government. The Legislative Branch has 2 houses where states have equal representation in the Senate (2) and states have representation based on population in the House of Representatitives.
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What are 3 examples of a Federal System?
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Taxes, make laws, run elections
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Why did the Founding Fathers create Checks and Balances?
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Each branch cannot gain too much power
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What individual rights are included in the 1st Amendment?
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Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
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What are Separation of Powers?
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Legislative Branch makes the law; Executive Branch carries out the law; Judicial Branch explains the law.
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