Unit 3 The Constitution 2024

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Those who supported the adoption of the Constitution were called

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Federalists

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Congress called for a convention to held in Philadelphia in 1787 in order to

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revise the Articles of Confederation.

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Which branch of the federal government is responsible for interpreting the laws of the United States?

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Judicial

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A government principle by which the legislative, judicial, and executive powers are essentially held by different groups and people is called

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separaton of powers

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The "elastic clause" in the U.S. Constitution

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expands the powers of Congress

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At the Constitutional Convention, the Virginia Plan would have granted more power to

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states with large population.

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Which best illustrates the principle of checks and balances? Options: the taxing power of states, the military power of the president, Senate confirmation or rejection of presidential appointments, congressional hearings to consider a proposed law

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Senate confirmation or rejection of presidential appointments

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Which of these is an advantage of the system of checks and balances? Options: It makes it easy for one person or group to seize power. It prevents election fraud and results in greater voter turnout. It allows the executive branch the power to supervise the actions of the other two branches. It requires the different branches of the federal government to work together to seek the common good.

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It requires the different branches of the federal government to work together to seek the common good.

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Those who supported the adoption of the Constitution were called

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Federalists.

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What is federalism?

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a division of power between the national, and state governments.