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45 Cards in this Set
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Form of government in which people elect representatives to govern the country
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A. republic
B. territory |
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Land that belongs to a national government but is not a state and is not represented in Congress
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A. republic
B. territory |
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The Articles of Confederation was the plan of government used during what?
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The Revolutionary War
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What were the problems with the Article of Confederation?
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1. Congress couldn't collect taxes
2. Weak central government 3. Not enough representatives from the states |
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Why did Shay's Rebellion happen?
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Because Daniel Shays and other farmers wanted to stop the courts from taking their farms as payments for debts.
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What was the name of the law that set up the steps which new states would be formed from the Northwest Territory?
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The Northwest Ordinance
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System in which the right to govern would be shared by the national and state governments.
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A. federal system
B. bill |
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An idea for a new law
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A. federal system
B. bill |
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What was decided at the Annapolis Convention in 1786?
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That the U.S. needed a stronger central government.
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Who was elected president of the Philadelphia Convention?
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George Washington
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Who was known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
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James Madison
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What was another name for the Philadelphia Convention?
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Constitutional Convention
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What powers were given to the states under the federal system?
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1. make state laws
2. conduct state and local elections 3. set up state and local governments |
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What powers were given to the national government under the federal system?
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1. print money
2. raise an army and navy 3. make treaties with other countries |
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What powers were given to both the state and national governments?
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1. set up their own court system
2. tax citizens |
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What is the set of laws that governs the United States called?
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The Constitution
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Population count
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A. census
B. electoral college C. veto |
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A group of officials chosen by citizens to vote for the President and Vice President
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A. census
B. electoral college C. veto |
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Reject
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A. census
B. electoral college C. veto |
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To accuse a government official of crimes
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A. veto
B. impeach C. justices |
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Judges
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A. veto
B. impeach C. justices |
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What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
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The Preamble
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How often is a census done?
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Every 10 years
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What are the 2 parts of Congress called?
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The Senate and the House of Representatives
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How many years does a member of the House of Representatives serve?
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2 years
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How many years can a member of the Senate serve?
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6 years
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How long is the Presidents term of office?
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4 years
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Can a President be impeached if he doesn't do his job?
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Yes
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Who chooses the Supreme Court justices?
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The President
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How long is a Supreme Court justices appointment?
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For life or until they decide to retire
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How many Supreme Court justices are there?
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9
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What are the 3 branches of government?
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1. legislative-makes laws-Congress
2. executive-enforces laws-President & Vice President 3. Judicial-makes sure laws obey the Constitution-Supreme Court |
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Approve
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A. ratify
B. amendment |
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Change
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A. ratify
B. amendment |
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Out of 13 states, how many states had to ratify the Constitution before it would go into effect?
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9
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What was the first state to ratify the Constitution?
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Delaware
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What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution known has?
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The Bill of Rights
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Group of the President's most important advisers.
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A. Cabinet
B. political party C. candidate |
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Group whose members try to elect government officials who share the party's point of view about many issues
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A. Cabinet
B. political party C. candidate |
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Person running for office
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A. Cabinet
B. political party C. candidate |
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Who was the first President and Vice President?
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George Washington and John Adams
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What is the job of the Vice President?
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To help the President carry out his duties
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What are the jobs of the Cabinet?
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1.State Department-deal with other countries
2.Treasury Department-deal with things related to money 3.War Department-in charge of army and navy 4.Attorney General-explains laws and powers of the Constitution |
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Maryland and Virginia gave up land for what?
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The District of Columbia
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Who was the first President to live in the White House?
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John Adams
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