The Constitution

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What was The Great Compromise?

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It made representation based on population in the House of Representatives and equal for every state in the Senate.

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What does Bicameral mean?

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The Legislative Branch has two houses.

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What was the 3/5 Compromise?

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Slaves in Southern States would be counted for in representation and taxes as 3/5 of a person.

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first 10 amendments added to the Constitution to protect the rights of the people.

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What is the Constitution of the United States?

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A document that outlines the power of the federal government.

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What is the job of the Legislative Branch?

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To create laws.

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What is the job of the Executive Branch?

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To enforce (carry out) the laws.

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What is the job of the Judicial Branch?

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To interpret the laws.

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What power does the Judicial Branch have? Choose one answer: Declare a law unconstitutional, Create laws, Veto laws, Collect taxes

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Declare a law unconstitutional

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What is the preamble?

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The introduction to the Constitution.