U.S. Government and Constitutional Principles

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What event highlighted the need for a strong national government and led to the Constitutional Convention?

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Shays' Rebellion

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What is the purpose of the system of Checks and Balances?

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To limit the powers of each branch

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What does a Bicameral legislature consist of?

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Two houses

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Who were the Anti-Federalists?

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Advocates for a bill of rights

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What is Federalism?

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A system dividing power between federal and state governments

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What is Republican Democracy?

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Voting for representatives who make laws

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What does the Bill of Rights represent?

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A formal statement of the fundamental rights of U.S. citizens

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What is another name for the Elastic Clause?

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Necessary and Proper Clause

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What power does the Commerce Clause grant to Congress?

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The power to regulate interstate and international trade

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What are concurrent powers?

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Powers held jointly by the national and state governments