The purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to_______?

Fix the problems of the Articles of Confederation

What does Article 6 of the US Constitution state?

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land

What is the best definition for Limited Government?

The government's power is restricted

Which of the following is the best definition of Popular Sovereignty: The people hold the power in the government, Powers are divided and shared between the national government and the states, Powers are divided between 3 branches of government, The people must approve of the governments actions?

The people hold the power in the government.

Which of the following is the best description of Separation of powers? People have the power, Powers are divided between the national and state governments, Powers are divided among 3 branches of government, Branches have power over each other to keep each other from becoming too powerful

Powers are divided among 3 branches of government

Which of the following is the best definition for Federalism?

Powers shared between the Federal government and the states

Which of the following is the best definition of Checks and Balances? Options: Power divided between 3 branches of government, Each branch has power over the other to keep them from becoming too powerful, It has to do with money and scales, Everyone must follow the law

Each branch has power over the other to keep them from becoming too powerful

Which part of the Constitution is used to justify the implied powers of the Federal Government? Options: Article I, Article III, Second Amendment, the "Necessary and Proper Clause"

the "Necessary and Proper Clause"

What is the primary goal of political parties?

to get their candidates elected

Why are political parties essential to democratic government?

They are a link between representatives and their constituents.

The ratification of the constitution led to the formation of America's first two political parties. They were:

The Federalists who were in favor of the constitution and the Anti-Federalists who were against the constitution.

Which of the following best describes the impact of minor parties on presidential elections? Minor party candidates have won several presidential elections. Minor party candidates have had no impact on presidential elections. Minor party candidates have often times captured 50-75 electoral votes. Minor party candidates haven't won any presidential elections but have had an impact by pulling away votes from major parties.

Minor party candidates haven't won any presidential elections but have had an impact by pulling away votes from major parties.

American Government Midterm Study Game

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What word describes a two-house legislature?

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bicameral

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Why is the House larger than the Senate?

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House numbers are based on the population of each state

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How many members are there in the House?

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435

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The presiding officer in the House is known as?

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Speaker of the House

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Who oversees the confirmation of Supreme Court nominees?

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The Senate

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What does the Preamble do?

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Explains the Constitution and how the government operates

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What are the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution?

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The Bill of Rights

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