U.S. Constitution Formative Assessment 1

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A ____________________ is a system of government in which citizens vote on representatives who speak or act for them when making laws. This particular type of democracy is also known as a republic, in which the people and their elected representatives have the power.

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Representative Democracy/Republic

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_______________________ served as the first constitution of the United States.

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The Articles of Confederation

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Which of the following was a weakness of the The Articles of Confederation? A. No way to enforce laws passed by Congress, B. No way to raise money through taxes, C. No national court system, D. All of the above

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All of the above

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The Preamble begins with "We the People". Who are the We at the beginning of The Preamble?

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All of the citizens of The United States

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__________________ is the concept of dividing powers between the national and state governments.

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federal system (federalism)

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______________________ is known as the Father of the Constitution.

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James Madison

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_________________ settled the dispute over representation between the large states like Virginia and the small states like New Jersey.

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The Great Compromise

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The preamble is part of the U. S. Constitution that serves as an the document.

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introduction

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Name the document that is being described by the following statement:
The framework for the federal government of the United States. It is the highest form
of law in the country. This document creates a federal system of government. However,
it also protects the citizens of the United States and guarantees their basic rights.

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The U.S. Constitution

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Before The American Revolution, what type of government ruled The colonies in America?

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monarchy