Flashcard on the Constitution

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By establishing a system of checks and balances among the three branches of government, what did the writers of the Constitution hope to avoid?

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Imbalance of power

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Who helped create the U.S. Constitution?

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Both

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Who authored the Virginia Declaration of Rights which influenced the Bill of Rights?

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George Mason

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Based on the excerpt, what is the purpose of creating the U.S. Constitution?

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To unite Americans in a peaceful nation where citizens are free

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Who was the first African American President of the U.S.?

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Barack Obama

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Who serves as the current U.S. President?

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Joseph Biden

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Who was a member of the Democratic Party?

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Barack Obama and Joseph Biden

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Who was a U.S. Senator before becoming U.S. President? Options: Joseph Biden, Barack Obama, Both, Neither

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Both

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Who held the offices of President and Vice President? Options: Barack Obama, Joseph Biden, Both, Neither

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Joseph Biden

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The Bill of Rights is an important addition to the U.S. Constitution because it —

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includes specific rights to which American citizens are entitled