US Constitution

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Based on the US Constitution, the government is run by _________.

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The People

Front

This Virginian delegate to the Constitutional Convention took detailed notes during the meetings and helped to propose compromises. "Father of the Constitution"

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James Madison

Front

A system of __________ and __________ is used to keep any one branch of the government from being dominant, or having too much power.

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checks and balances

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Article III of the US Constitution briefly describes the structure and function of this branch of government, which interprets the nation's laws using judges and courts.

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Judicial Branch

Front

What is the significance of the year 1787? Options: Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Jamestown, Mayflower Compact

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U.S. Constitution

Front

What did Federalists want?

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A strong, central government

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What did Anti-Federalists want?

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A Bill of Rights

Front

What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?

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the US Constitution

Front

What is the principle of shared powers between the federal and state governments?

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Federalism

Front

What is the principle that institutes 3 branches of government?

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Separation of Powers