Constitution Flashcard

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What is one of the 7 principles of government?

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Popular Sovereignty

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Unalienable rights

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Rights that cannot be taken away

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What are the Articles of Confederation?

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The original constitution of the US

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What is a bicameral legislature?

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A two-house legislative system

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

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Why did the Anti-Federalists feel the Constitution was not enough?

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It did not include a Bill of Rights

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What is Judicial Review?

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The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional

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What is the 3/5 Compromise?

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A method to count slaves for representation and taxation

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What should you do if you are unsure about an answer?

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Don't doubt yourself