Our Government & Constitution Exam

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What did the Virginia Plan propose?

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A strong national government with three branches and a bicameral legislature

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What are some issues that lead up to the Great Compromise? Options: Representation in Congress, Slavery, Taxation, Trade regulations

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Representation in Congress

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The Bill of Rights were created to:

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Protect individual liberties and rights of citizens

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How does the Bill of Rights protect individual states?

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All power not granted to the national government is given to the states.

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Which amendment of the Bill of Rights provides the right to free speech?

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First Amendment

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What does the Legislative Branch do?

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Declares wars and makes laws

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What does the Executive Branch do?

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Commands armed forces and enforces laws

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What does the Judicial Branch do?

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Interprets laws and declares laws unconstitutional

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Which of the following is NOT one of the Seven Principles of the Constitution? Popular Sovereignty, Federalism, Judicial Review, Monarchy

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Monarchy

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What role does the President play in our government?

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Executive leader - enforces laws