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30 Cards in this Set
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What is so important about the Constitution and how it separates poweres in government that the Articles of Confederation did not do?
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The Constitution set up 3 branches of government.
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What are checks and balances?
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This is why no branch of government has too much power. Each of the 3 branches can check on each other. For example, the Congress may pass a bill but the president can veto it.
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What is so important about the Constitution and how it separates poweres in government that the Articles of Confederation did not do?
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The Constitution set up 3 branches of government.
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What is so important about the Constitution and how it separates poweres in government that the Articles of Confederation did not do?
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The Constitution set up 3 branches of government.
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Why was the Bill of Rights created?
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To protect the individual rights of the people.
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What are checks and balances?
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This is why no branch of government has too much power. Each of the 3 branches can check on each other. For example, the Congress may pass a bill but the president can veto it.
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What are checks and balances?
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This is why no branch of government has too much power. Each of the 3 branches can check on each other. For example, the Congress may pass a bill but the president can veto it.
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Which branch interprets the Constitution?
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The Judicial Bracnh which is headed by the Supreme Court
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Why was the Bill of Rights created?
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To protect the individual rights of the people.
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Why was the Bill of Rights created?
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To protect the individual rights of the people.
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Put the following in chronological order: Constituion, Articles of Confederation, Revolutionary War, bill of Rights
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1. Revolutionary War
2. Articles of Confederation 3. Constituion 4. Bill of Rights |
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Which branch interprets the Constitution?
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The Judicial Bracnh which is headed by the Supreme Court
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Name 4 things all citizens MUST do.
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obey laws, pay taxes, serve as a witness if they saw a crime committed, serve on a jury
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Which branch interprets the Constitution?
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The Judicial Bracnh which is headed by the Supreme Court
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Put the following in chronological order: Constituion, Articles of Confederation, Revolutionary War, bill of Rights
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1. Revolutionary War
2. Articles of Confederation 3. Constituion 4. Bill of Rights |
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What is a primary source?
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It is a document that is written by someone who was at an event and saw what happened or took parat in what happened.
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Name 4 things all citizens MUST do.
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obey laws, pay taxes, serve as a witness if they saw a crime committed, serve on a jury
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What is a primary source?
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It is a document that is written by someone who was at an event and saw what happened or took parat in what happened.
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Put the following in chronological order: Constituion, Articles of Confederation, Revolutionary War, bill of Rights
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1. Revolutionary War
2. Articles of Confederation 3. Constituion 4. Bill of Rights |
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The 6th Ammendment states that if you are accused of a crime you have the right to an attory. Why did the Founding Fathers write this?
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To make sure all citizens are treated fairly.
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The 6th Ammendment states that if you are accused of a crime you have the right to an attory. Why did the Founding Fathers write this?
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To make sure all citizens are treated fairly.
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Name 4 things all citizens MUST do.
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obey laws, pay taxes, serve as a witness if they saw a crime committed, serve on a jury
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Federal Government takes care of the _____________ and State Government takes care of ___________ and _______________ in the state.
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Federal Government takes care of the nation and State Government takes care of cities and counties in the state.
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Federal Government takes care of the _____________ and State Government takes care of ___________ and _______________ in the state.
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Federal Government takes care of the nation and State Government takes care of cities and counties in the state.
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The head of State Government is the.......
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Governor
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The head of State Government is the.......
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Governor
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What is a primary source?
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It is a document that is written by someone who was at an event and saw what happened or took parat in what happened.
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The 6th Ammendment states that if you are accused of a crime you have the right to an attory. Why did the Founding Fathers write this?
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To make sure all citizens are treated fairly.
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Federal Government takes care of the _____________ and State Government takes care of ___________ and _______________ in the state.
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Federal Government takes care of the nation and State Government takes care of cities and counties in the state.
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The head of State Government is the.......
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Governor
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