Foundations of American Government Review

Foundations of American Government Review

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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Thanh Nguyen

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In 1215, King John I signed the Magna Carta, establishing a key idea in government.

Back

The king would be subject to the same set of laws as his subjects.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Articles of Confederation failed due to:

Back

The national government was too weak to enforce laws and lacked power to collect taxes.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

U.S. Constitution accomplishments EXCEPT:

Back

Formed the first form of government for the United States.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Established the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law and granted basic rights to Englishmen.

Back

Magna Carta

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Not a part of the US Constitution:

Back

The sections

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Government's power is limited to what the people allow.

Back

Limited Government

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Concept of checks and balances:

Back

A system preventing any one government branch from gaining excessive power by allowing each branch to check the others.

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