STAAR REVIEW Constitution

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What is the name of the first Constitution of the U.S. that created a weak central government?

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Articles of Confederation

Front

Which group of people wanted the Constitution to include a Bill of Rights? Options: Federalists, Anti-federalists, Democrats, Northerners

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Anti-federalists

Front

Shay's Rebellion helped prove what point?

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A stronger National government was needed

Front

The First Amendment is represented by the acronym R.A.P.P.S., which of the following rights is not included in it? Speedy Trial, Speech, Petition, Assemble

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Speedy Trial

Front

______ is the belief that the government gets its power from the people.

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Popular Sovereignity

Front

The first ten Amendment to the Constitution are called the  _______?

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Bill of Rights

Front

Which branch interprets the laws? Options: Executive, Judicial, Appellate, Legislative

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Judicial

Front

Which branch makes the laws? Options: Executive, Judicial, Appellate, Legislative

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Legislative

Front

What Principle reflects the idea that citizens "elect representatives to carry out their will"?

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republicanism

Front

Which term means 'approve or pass an amendment'?

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ratify