Constitution Flashcard

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In a direct democracy, people vote on issues themselves, rather than electing representatives to decide for them.

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True

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Why did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention decide to abandon the Articles of Confederation?

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To create a strong central government in their new nation.

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Which of the following decided how slaves would be counted when calculating a state’s population?
The Virginia Plan, The New Jersey Plan, The Great Compromise

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Three-fifths Compromise

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Division of Power between the 3 branches of government:

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Separation of Powers

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Prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful:

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Checks & Balances

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The Great Compromise created the structure of a bicameral legislative branch.

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True

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A presidential election is won by the candidate who?

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receives a majority of electoral votes.

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Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are considered-

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unalienable and natural rights

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Right that protects the freedom of personal expression.

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1st amendment

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Individual rights listed in the Constitution, primarily from Anti-Federalists, are a result of colonial grievances.

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bill of rights