Structure of the Constitution Review

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The legislative branch of the federal government is:

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Congress

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The Constitution can be amended through a process outlined in: The Preamble, Article V, The Bill of Rights, The Federalist Papers

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Article V

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The principle of federalism in the Constitution refers to:

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The division of powers between the states and the federal government

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The Three-Fifths Compromise dealt with:

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The counting of slaves for representation and taxation

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The process of impeachment is an example of: Separation of powers, Checks and balances, Federalism, The Electoral College

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Checks and balances

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The Supreme Court's power to declare laws unconstitutional is known as:

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Judicial review

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The President's power to veto (reject) legislation is an example of: Separation of powers, Checks and balances, Federalism, The Electoral College

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Checks and balances

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The number of voting members in the House of Representatives is based on:

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The population of each state

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The Preamble to the Constitution states that one of its purposes is to:

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Ensure domestic tranquility

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The idea of dividing the government into three separate branches is known as:

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Separation of powers