Articles of Confederation/Constitution Review

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A government where federal powers are shared.

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federalism

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What document created the first government of the US? Options: Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Articles of Confederation

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Articles of Confederation

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How did the 3/5 compromise account for slaves?

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Every 5 slaves counted as 3 towards population.

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The introduction to the Constitution is called the

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Preamble

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What 2 parts of the legislature were created as part of the Great Compromise?

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Senate and House of Representatives

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Which of the following is a check the Supreme Court has on Congress?
- rule laws unconstitutional
- override President's veto
- appoint judges
- elect cabinet members

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rule laws unconstitutional

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Why was a system of checks and balances added to the Constitution?

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so each branch would have equal power and no one branch too much power

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Which political party favored a strong FEDERAL gov't?

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Federalists

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Who is in charge of the executive branch of government?

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President and Vice-President

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What are the powers of the Legislative Branch?

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make laws