The Constitution and Bill of Rights

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What is Popular Sovereignty?

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Ruled by the people

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What were the Articles of Confederation?

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America's first attempt at a national government

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Which of the following is a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: the national government had very limited power, the national government could not declare war, soldier uniforms were poor quality, only one person was in charge of the whole country

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the national government had very limited power

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Which branch is made up of the President and his Cabinet? Options: executive, legislative, judicial

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executive

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Which branch is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate?

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legislative

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What are checks and balances?

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a way to make sure no branch of government has too much power

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Which amendment guarantees the right to keep and bear arms?

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2nd Amendment

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Which amendment guarantees the right to a lawyer?

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6th Amendment

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Which amendment guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, and press?

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1st Amendment

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Which amendment protects citizens from "unreasonable search and seizure"?

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4th Amendment