The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights

The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights

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History

8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which house is the lower house of the legislative branch? Options: Senate, House of Representatives, President, Congress

Back

House of Representatives

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which term means "the power of the government comes from the people"?

Back

Popular Sovereignty

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which term is guaranteed through the 10th Amendment? Options: Federalism, Checks and Balances, Popular Sovereignty, Separation of Powers

Back

Federalism

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which system was created to prevent the possibility of tyranny? Options: Federalism, Checks and Balances, Popular Sovereignty, Separation of Powers

Back

Separation of Powers

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which branch of the government checks the legislative branch by vetoing bills created by the legislature?

Back

Executive Branch

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What fraction is needed for Congress to override a presidential veto? Options: 1/3, 1/2, 3/4, 2/3

Back

2/3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why must the President have been born in the United States or on U.S. soil?

Back

People born in other countries don't understand our history.

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