Ch 2 Vocab #1-8 Flashcard

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What is the primary purpose of the Senate's "advice and consent" role?

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To approve presidential appointments and treaties

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Which document served as the first framework for the U.S. government? Options: The U.S. Constitution, The Bill of Rights, The Articles of Confederation, The Declaration of Independence

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The Articles of Confederation

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What does Article V of the U.S. Constitution describe?

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The process for amending the Constitution

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Bicameral (in the context of the U.S. Congress)

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A two-chamber legislature

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first ten amendments to the Constitution

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What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

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To ensure no branch of government becomes too powerful

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What was the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

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A gathering to create the U.S. Constitution

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What is the Electoral College?

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The system used to elect the U.S. president based on state representation

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Articles of Confederation?

• A strong central government
• A weak central government
• No executive branch
• Each state having one vote in Congress

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A strong central government

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Which branch of government is primarily responsible for interpreting the Constitution?

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The Judicial Branch