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What are the three branches of government as outlined in the first three articles of the constitution? |
Legislative - Congress (House of Representatives and the Senate) Judicial - The Supreme Court Executive - president |
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What was the first constitution of the U.S. called? What was it's weakness? |
The Articles of Confederation and the Perpetual Union. Central power was limited, so was ability to enforce. States operated like independent countries. |
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What philosophers influenced the constitution? |
John Locke - Consent of the governed Charles de Montesquieu - Divided government Edward Coke - Civil Liberties |
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Who is known as the father of the Constitution? |
James Madison |
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What are the two chambres of congress? |
The Senate The House of Representatives |
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About the senate How many elected officials per state? How often are they elected? What are the responsibilities of the senate |
Two senators per state Elected every 6 years Can impeach |
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About the House of Representatives How many elected officials per state? How often are they elected? What are the responsibilities of the house? |
There are 435 representatives total. Each state has a proportion of representatives based on the states population. These are elected every 2 years. |
