Government 1st Semester Review

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Which document outlined the structure of the first, but weak, government of the United States?

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Article of Confederation

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The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are called:

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The Bill of Rights

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Which group of people wanted the Constitution to include a Bill of Rights? Options: Federalists, Anti-federalists, Democrats, Northerners

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Anti-federalists

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The basic premise of federalism is that

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Two or more governments share power and authority over the same land and people.

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Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?

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A legislative bill being vetoed by the President

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Protecting the rights and freedoms of American citizens is _________________.

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the purpose of the Bill of Rights

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Which amendment gives you the right to keep weapons or arms?

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Second Amendment

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When each branch has distinct powers that cannot be taken away by the others is known as

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Separation of Powers

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Which compromise, pulling elements from the Virginia and New Jersey plans, concerned how many representatives the states would have in Congress?

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The Great Compromise

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A word which means to change, correct or improve a law.

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amend