Chapter 3 My World Social Studies Flashcard

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What is the Articles of Confederation?

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An agreement among the 13 original states that served as the first U.S. Constitution.

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What does the term "ratification" mean?

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Signed, or made official.

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Which branch of government makes laws?

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Legislative

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Who was elected president of the Constitutional Convention?

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George Washington

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution.

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What does "checks and balances" refer to?

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A system where each branch of government has ways of limiting the powers of the other branches.

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What is the role of the branch labeled as "6" in the diagram?

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Makes laws and approves the federal budget.

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Which branch is responsible for approving the federal judges chosen by the President?

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Legislative Branch

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What can the branch labeled as "2" do if it finds the President's actions to be against the Constitution?

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Overturn the actions

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Which branch is represented by the building labeled as "4" in the diagram?

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Executive Branch