Test Review Articles, Constitution and Bill of Rights 2024

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In 1787, the United States was at a crossroads. Farmers in western Massachusetts had rebelled the year before over property taxes. The state struggled to end Shay's Rebellion. Events such as this one contributed to the decision to

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restructure the government

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The principle of government that reflects the first three words of the Constitution (We the People) shows powers comes from the consent of the governed

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Popular Sovereignty

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The principle of government is mainly found in the Magna Carta, where nobles demanded rights from King John. What is this principle?

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Limited government

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An example of this principle of government would be: Congress passes a law, President can veto that law, Congress can override the veto with a 2/3 majority

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Checks and Balances

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This is the principle of government that allows for election of representatives, delegates, or office holders.

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Republicanism

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The Constitution was written in

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1787

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The principle of government includes the 3 branches of government-Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

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Separation of Powers

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This principle of government allows states to decide on different issues for whatever is not specifically stated as law in the Constitution

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Federalism

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Which group was concerned with individual rights not being included in the Constitution?

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Anti-federalists

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The Constitution can be amended to better reflect the current times through what steps? Options: 2/3 proposal by both houses of Congress. 2. 3/4 of states vote and agree, 3/4 proposal by both houses of Congress. 2. 2/3 of states vote and agree, 1/2 proposal by both houses of Congress. 2. 1/2 of states vote and agree, There is no formal process to amend the Constitution

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2/3 proposal by both houses of Congress. 2. 3/4 of states vote and agree