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14 Cards in this Set
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The first form of government for the US was set up by the _________________.
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Articles of Confederation
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ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION:
Why was the government under the Articles a failure? |
It failed because the national government was too weak.
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The Articles of Confederation were REPLACED by the ____________, which created a new form of government.
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U.S. Constitution
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How did they settle the disagreement about how many representatives each state had in Congress?
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the Great Compromise
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What part of the Constitution is the PREAMBLE?
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introduction;
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BILL OF RIGHTS:
What are they? What is their purpose? (What do they do?) |
the first 10 amendments (added on to) the the Constitution; they protect the rights of individuals
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What is known as the "Supreme Law" [most powerful law] of the U.S.?
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the U.S. Constitution
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Our government is based on popular sovereignty. Where does it get its power from?
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the people
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Why does our government have checks and balances?
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to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too strong
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Give an example of checks and balances (ways that one branch of the government can keep another branch from getting too powerful)
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The President can VETO (stop from becoming law) a law passed by Congress
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What do all laws start out as?
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bills
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What branch of government makes laws?
What is it made up of? |
legislative branch;
Congress with 2 houses- House of Representatives and Senate |
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What branch of government carries out (enforces) the laws?
Who is the Chief Executive? How many years is his or her term of office? Who is the Commander-in Chief- of all US military forces? |
executive branch;
the President; 4 years; the President |
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Which branch interprets (explains) laws and decides if they are fair (constitutional)?
The Supreme Court is part of what branch? |
judicial branch;
judicial branch and the |
