US Constitution

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Based on the US Constitution, the government is run by _________.

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"The People"

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According to the Declaration of Independence, the government's job is to protect _______________. Options: people's rights, people's wealth, the government's power, democracy

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people's rights

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This Virginian delegate to the Constitutional Convention took detailed notes during the meetings and helped to propose compromises. "Father of the Constitution"

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James Madison

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The US Constitution contains a preamble and 7 parts that are called ______________.

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articles

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A system of __________ and __________ is used to keep any one branch of the government from being dominant, or having too much power.

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checks and balances

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The Federal Government and State Governments share power between each other. However, the ____________ government(s) has/have more authority and power. Options: State Governments, Federal Government, Local Governments, Foreign Governments.

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Federal Government

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Article III of the US Constitution describes the branch of government that interprets the nation's laws using judges and courts.

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Judicial Branch

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What amendment gives the people freedom from unwarranted searches and seizures? Options: 8th Amendment, 10th Amendment, 3rd Amendment, 4th Amendment

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4th Amendment

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What amendment gives people the right to NOT quarter soldiers in their homes? Options: 4th Amendment, 3rd Amendment, 6th Amendment, 8th Amendment

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3rd Amendment

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What amendment gives people the right to a speedy trial and to a lawyer? Options: 4th Amendment, 5th Amendment, 6th Amendment, 7th Amendment

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6th Amendment