First Governments and the Constitution

First Governments and the Constitution

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Roger Sherman resolved the Constitutional Convention’s dispute between large and small states regarding their representation in Congress by proposing

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a bicameral legislature.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which provision in the U.S. Constitution provides for the indirect election of the president and vice president?

Back

the Electoral College

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Constitution creates three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. This constitutional principle is called

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separation of powers.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to the first three words of the US Constitution, the ____________________ have the power in the US Government.

Back

people

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Magna ____________________ influenced the Framers of the US Constitution.

Back

Carta

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The US Constitution says that the Senate shall be composed of _______________ Senators from each state.

Back

Two

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If someone is born in a foreign country but one parent is a U.S. citizen, the baby is also considered a U.S. citizen.

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True