Unit 6: Lessons 1-3 U.S. Government

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What is the U.S. government?

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A system of checks and balances

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Which of the following is NOT a democratic idea in U.S. government? Separation of powers, Rule of Law, Individual Rights, Dictatorship

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Dictatorship

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Which came FIRST: The Articles of Confederation OR the U.S. Constitution?

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The Articles of Confederation

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What were the strengths of the Articles of Confederation? Options: It established a strong central government, It gave power to the State governments, It created a national currency, It provided for a federal court system

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It gave power to the State governments

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Why did the United States decide to replace the Articles of Confederation with the Constitution that is in effect today?

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To strengthen the national government and address weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation

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Who was a key figure that helped create the U.S. Constitution and was known as the "Father of the U.S. Constitution"?

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James Madison

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What are the main parts of the U.S. Constitution?

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Preamble, Articles, and Amendments