U.S. Constitution TEST

Front

The Constitution creates a _____________ ___________ form of government where the power of the national/central government is shared with the state governments.

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federal system

Front

The _____________________ branch of government explains or interprets the laws and is made up of the Supreme Court.

Back

Judicial

Front

The first plan of government which gave more power to the states and had a weak central government was called the __________.

Back

Articles of Confederation.

Front

This plan of government was created at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 to replace the Articles of Confederation.

Back

The Constitution of the United States

Front

The first ten amendments to the Constitution guaranteeing a person's freedoms or rights are known as the ___________________________.

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

A change or addition to the Constitution is an _______________________________

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Amendment

Front

The system in which the branches of government balance one another is called _______.

Back

checks and balances

Front

The ______________ branch is led by the President who enforces the laws made by Congress.

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Executive

Front

The "Father of the Constitution" who made a plan for government and arrived early to the Constitutional Convention is _______.

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James Madison

Front

The Constitution was ______________ by Congress on September 17, 1787.

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