U.S. Constitution Test Review

Front

____ argued for a strong central government; considered one of the main authors of the Constitution; known as the father of the Constitution

Back

James Madison

Front

President of the Constitutional Convention

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George Washington

Front

___ one of the framers of the Constitution; was against slavery at the time; was oldest delegate present at the convention

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Ben Franklin

Front

Our nation's first plan of government

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Articles of Confederation

Front

Who had the most power under the Articles of Confederation?

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The States

Front

Which branch of government can declare war and make laws?

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

Which branch of government can veto and enforce laws?

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Executive Branch

Front

Which branch of government can interpret and declare laws unconstitutional?

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Judicial Branch

Front

The system that makes sure that no branch of government becomes too powerful is known as ____

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Checks and Balances

Front

Large states preferred the _________ because it based representation numbers on the POPULATION of each state.

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Virginia Plan