GOV Final Exam Flashcardizz

Front

Which basic principle of government means that individuals have basic rights that government cannot take away?

Back

limited government

Front

What finally solved the conflict at the Constitutional Convention over representation in Congress?

Back

the Great Compromise setting up two houses.

Front

What did the Federalists agree to/compromise in order to gain support for the new Constitution?

Back

adding amendments to protect basic rights

Front

Which article of the United States Constitution establishes the legislative branch of the government?

Back

Article I

Front

Why did smaller States favor the New Jersey Plan over the Virginia Plan?

Back

The New Jersey Plan called for equal representation in a unicameral Congress.

Front

Which amendment of the United States Constitution grants the right to bear arms?

Back

2nd

Front

Which unwritten custom did the 22nd Amendment establish as law?

Back

Limiting the President to two terms in office

Front

How long is the term of office for federal judges, as specified in Article III?

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For life, unless they choose to retire or are impeached and removed from office

Front

How is the Constitution organized?

Back

a Preamble, 7 articles, and 27 amendments

Front

Which of the following is part of the role of the judicial branch? Options: to propose amendments, to interpret and apply the Constitution, to make executive agreements, to edit parts of the Constitution for Congress

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to interpret and apply the Constitution