Review: Constitution

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Shay's Rebellion helped prove what point?

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The federal government was too weak under the Articles

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Anti-federalists wanted a Bill of Rights added to the constitution to help protect...

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Individual Rights

Front

The first ten Amendment to the Constitution are called the _______.

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Bill of Rights

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Which person is given credit for writing the Constitution?

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James Madison

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A system in which each branch of government has the power to monitor and limit the actions of the other two is...

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Checks and Balances

Front

Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement is _____________, which is stated in the Fifth Amendment.

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Due Process

Front

How long do members of the House of Representatives serve?

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2 years

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How long do Senate members serve?

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6 years

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How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?

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For life

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Who can write new laws and new taxes?

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Congress