H2 Establishment of US Government

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The 1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects the freedom of the press. Which of these statements best explains why having a free press is important? A free press is necessary to check the power of government. A free press lets people find out what celebrities are doing. A free press is necessary because it helps people learn how to read. A free press lets people find out more about community events.

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A free press is necessary to check the power of government.

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What was the purpose of the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

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to establish and protect people's rights

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The main job of the executive branch of the United States government is to

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carry out the laws.

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Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution?”

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James Madison

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The Articles of Confederation had to be replaced by the Constitution of the United States. What was the major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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The federal government was too weak.

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The Three-Fifths Compromise was to

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count three-fifths of the slave population.

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Which of the following protects the right of Americans to have freedom of speech? 1st amendment of the Bill of Rights, 2nd amendment of the Bill of Rights, 3rd amendment of the Bill of Rights, 5th amendment of the Bill of Rights

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1st amendment of the Bill of Rights

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The President of the United States represents which branch of government?

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executive

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Which of the following best explains the significance of the phrase, “We the people” at the beginning of the U.S. Constitution? Options: The people are able to choose the parts of the Constitution they want to follow. The Constitution only applies to people living in certain states. The powers of the government listed in the Constitution come from the people. The people are able to rewrite the Constitution whenever they want.

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The powers of the government listed in the Constitution come from the people.

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In the United States, there is a federal system of government, this means that

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Power of government is shared by the national government and the states.