US Constitution Outline

Front

How often are the House of Representatives chosen?

Back

every 2 years

Front

What does the executive branch do?

Back

carries out the laws

Front

An agreement that slaves should be counted as a fraction of a person for purposes of determining representation.

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Three-Fifths Compromise

Front

The phrase "Rule of Law" describes who must follow the laws of the country. Who below is exempt from the "rule of law"?

Back

no one

Front

How many Senators are in the US Congress?

Back

100

Front

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

Back

President

Front

A basic principle of American government; that the government is restricted in what it may do, and each individual has certain rights that the government cannot take away.

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Limited Government

Front

The Supreme Court has _______ members?

Back

9

Front

This plan for the new Constitution had a bicameral legislature and split the representation by population in the House and equal by state in the Senate.

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Great Compromise

Front

The first three words of the Constitution describe the source of power. What are these words?

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We the people