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Checks and Articles of Constitution Balances Confederation

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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Anything Goes

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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

First Amendment Bill of Rights

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