US Constitution

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Which was the first constitution of the US? Options: Declaration of Independence, Mayflower Compact, Articles of Confederation, Bill of Rights

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Articles of Confederation

Front

Which compromise addressed slave representation?

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3/5th Compromise

Front

What power is most essential for the proper functioning of government? Options: representation, taxation, regulating trade, a strong judiciary

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taxation

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The US's first constitution was _______ because they were afraid of it being ________. Options:

too weak; too small

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too strong; too small

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too strong; too big

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too weak; too big

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too weak; too big

Front

Who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?

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State Governments

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A weakness of the Articles of Confederation is that it had __________ .
Options:

only an executive branch

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only a legislative branch

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only a judicial branch

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an executive and legislative branch

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only a legislative branch

Front

Which is the covenanting of national, state and local governments together to share political power?

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federalism

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The United States is a:

democracy

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constitutional monarchy

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constitutional republic

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confederation

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constitutional republic

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The US Constitution aimed to create a:

big government

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limited government

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weak government

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strong government

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limited government

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Which is NOT guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

free speech

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right to bear arms

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due process of law

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right to equality

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right to petition

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right to equality