Flash Cards Schermerhorn Government Final Review

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Government in which people elect representatives to vote on their behalf

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Republic

Front

Government that is led by a King and Queen

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Monarchy

Front

What concept did not influence the American government?

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Concept of state support of the church

Front

The main cause of the American Revolution

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England taxing the colonies without their consent

Front

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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Letter to King George listing grievances and separation from England

Front

What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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The national government was too weak and ineffective

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The compromise that was reached to solve the problem of representation in the legislative branch

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The Connecticut Compromise

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The compromise reached over counting slaves in the population count

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3/5 compromise

Front

Which branch of government makes the laws?

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Legislative

Front

Which branch is responsible for interpreting laws to be Constitutional or not?

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Judicial