US Government and Constitution Flashcard

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After the Revolutionary War, Americans were worried that a weak national government would take away their rights.

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True

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The US Constitution established a government with endless power over the individual states.

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False

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The Virginia Plan was created by James Madison and called for larger states to have more representation in congress.

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True

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Who Am I? “Father” of the Constitution Creator of the Virginia Plan I wanted a strong, central government

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James Madison

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Who Am I? Oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention I influenced the writer of the Constitution with my words Anti-slavery Supporter of the Great Compromise

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Ben Franklin

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Who Am I? President of the Constitutional Convention I kept the delegates on task Delegates trusted me because I helped to lead the Continental Army during the American Revolution

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George Washington

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Make Laws

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Shared Powers

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Decide how many days students go to school each year. Options: Federal Powers, State Powers, Shared Powers

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State Powers

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Declare War

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Federal Powers

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Issue driver's licenses

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State Powers