Unit 4: Citizenship and the Consititution

Front

Congress is which branch of government? Options: Legislative, Executive, Judicial, All 3 Branches

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Legislative

Front

The Federalist papers were written in order to

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convince the remaining big states to ratify the Constitution as it was.

Front

Which of the basic principles of our Constitution is in place to guarantee that no one branch will become too powerful? Options: Democracy, Limited Government, Checks and Balances, Majority Rule

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Checks and Balances

Front

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

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The Bill of Rights

Front

The Tenth Amendment states that...

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powers not given to the national government are reserved for the states.

Front

Which of these federal positions (jobs) is appointed by the president and approved by the Senate? Representatives, Judges, Vice President, Senators

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Judges

Front

Which branch of government can "check" the power of the legislative branch by vetoing any bill it passes?

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Executive

Front

What was the result of the Great Compromise?

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Bicameral Congress: The House and the Senate

Front

In order for Congress to override a Presidential veto, they need to have a ___ vote in each house.

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2/3

Front

Which of the two houses of congress has 435 members, distributed among the 50 states based on population?

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House of Representatives