US Government and the Constitition

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The United States first organized the government with which document?

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The Articles of Confederation

Answer explanation

The Articles were set up in November 1777, this was after the United States was formed by the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Declaration of Independence created the United States, but did not outline the government for the new nation.

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One weakness of the Articles of Confederation was

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Each state could print their own money

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Under the Articles of Confederation, which form of government had more power? State Governments or Federal Government?

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State Government

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To strengthen the federal government, the Constitution...

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created 3 branches of government, created one national currency, allowed the federal government to collect taxes.

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The Legislative Branch...

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Includes the Senate and the House of Representative--they make the laws

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What is one of the powers in Congress? Options: the power to appoint federal judges, the power to make treaties, the power to collect taxes, the power to search your home

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the power to collect taxes

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The Executive Branch includes

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the President and the Cabinet--signs and carries out the laws and creates policies

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Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?

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To protect the basic rights of American citizens

Answer explanation

The Bill of Rights are the first 10 Amendments. Many states would not agree to the Constitution without the promise of the Bill of Rights being added to the Constitution

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The Judicial Branch...

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Includes the Supreme Court-- where laws are reviewed to make sure they are constitutional

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Changes to the Constitution are called...

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Amendments