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Checks and Balances
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Articles ofConfederation
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Constitution
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Bill of Rights
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Branches
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Checks and Balances
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Articles of Confederation
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Constitution
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Bill of Rights
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AnythingGoes
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Name all 3 branches of the government
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
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Who was the first head of the executive branch?
George Washington
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Name the two houses or chambers of the legislative
branch
Senate and House of Representatives
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Who is the highest ranking member of the judicial
branch?
Chief Justice
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Who is our current Chief Justice?
John Roberts
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How many members does Congress have?
535
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Which branch can impeach the President?
Legislative Branch
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Which branch gets to interpret the laws made by the
legislative branch?
Judicial Branch
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Which branch can appoint Supreme Court Justices?
Executive Branch
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Which branch can veto bills?
Executive Branch
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Which branch override a veto?
Legislative Branch
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Under the Articles of Confederation, how many
votes did they need to pass legislation?
9 of 13
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Was the U.S more unified and stronger under the Articles of
Confederation or the Constitution?
Constitution
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Could state and national governments tax citizens
under the Articles of Confederation?
Nope
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How many votes were needed to amend the Articles of
Confederation?
13 of 13
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Was it easier to pass laws under the Articles of Confederation or the
Constitution?
Constitution
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How many votes are needed in Congress to amend the
Constitution?
Two-thirds from both houses
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The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called
what?
The Bill of Rights
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The beginning or introduction to the Constitution is called
what?
The Preamble
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There are 7 what in the Constitution?
Articles
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In what year was the Constitution adopted?
1787
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What was the name of the compromise that was used to
decided whether slaves should be counted when
determining state representatives?
Three-Fifths Compromise
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What amendment gives the freedom of religion, speech,
press and assembly?
First Amendment
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What amendment gave the right to a speedy and public
trial?
Sixth Amendment
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What amendment gave protection from unreasonable
search and seizure?
Fourth Amendment
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What amendment protected rights not specified in the Bill
of Rights?
Ninth Amendment
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What amendment protected from cruel and unusual
punishment?
Eighth Amendment
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What is the group of people who advises the President on
different issues known as?
The Cabinet
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Which branch has no age limit?
Judicial branch
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How many House of Representative members
does Washington D.C. get?
One
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Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Philadelphia, PA
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Where does the following quote come from:
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peacefully to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances”