U.S. Constitution

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the system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two branches

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checks and balances

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This document provided individual rights for Americans -

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The Bill of Rights

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Arguments for the ratification of the Constitution can be found in what historical document(s)? Options: The Articles of Confederation, The Federalist Papers, Declaration of Independence, The Bill of Rights

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The Federalist Papers

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What was the name given to the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution that protect individual freedoms?

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Bill of Rights

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This was an agreement between the states that created 2 houses of Congress based on both state population and equal representation for each state -

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The Great Compromise

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The Federalists wanted what?

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A strong central government

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What is the name of the document that creates our Government?

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The Constitution

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How many Branches of Government are there?

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3

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Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

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The President

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Which Branch of Government consists of the Supreme Court?

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The Judicial Branch