Constitutional Foundations of American Government Assessment

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A document's introduction stating its purpose is called a: Summary statement, Preamble, Declaration, Resolution

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Preamble

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The system where power is shared between national and state governments is called:

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Federalism

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James Madison's role in creating the Constitution earned him the title:

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Father of the Constitution

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The Constitutional Convention was initially intended to: Create a new government, Modify the Articles of Confederation, Establish state rights, Write the Bill of Rights

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Modify the Articles of Confederation

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The Three-Fifths Compromise determined that:

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Three-fifths of enslaved people would be counted for representation.

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The principle that government's power comes from the citizens is called:

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Popular sovereignty

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How did the Great Compromise resolve state representation?

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By giving Congressional Representation.

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Which of these is protected under the First Amendment? Options: Freedom of religion and speech only, Freedom of assembly and petition only, Freedom of the press and religion only, All of these freedoms

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All of these freedoms

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The process ensuring fair legal treatment is known as:

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Due process

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For the Constitution to take effect, it needed approval from: Nine states

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Nine states