Understanding the US Government

Front

The Founding Fathers created a US government that is built on Popular Sovereignty. Which of the following is an example of Popular Sovereignty? Join the Military, Choose their own leaders, Not follow laws, Travel without passports

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Choose their own leaders

Front

What was the first set of rules for the United States national government called?

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The Articles of Confederation

Front

In a confederal system, which of the following would have the most power?
Options:
The national government,
The School Board,
The state governments,
There are no governments

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The state governments

Front

Which vocabulary word means "to approve"?

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Ratify

Front

How many states needed to ratify the Constitution for it to become official?

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9

Front

A change to the US Constitution is known as a:

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Amendment

Front

Analyze why the Articles of Confederation were replaced by the US Constitution.

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They were too weak to handle national issues.

Front

the governments right to rule comes from the people

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

The idea that the people hold the power in the government. They exercise this power by voting.

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Popular Sovereignty