Benchmark Review- U.S. Constitution Flashcards

Front

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

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Bill of Rights

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What are the five freedoms guaranteed in the 1st Amendment?

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speech, religion, press, assembly, petition

Front

The president vetoing a bill by congress is an example of _____

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Checks and Balances

Front

The governor of New York going to prison for stealing $1 million is an example of ____.

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Limited Government

Front

What amendment was created in response to the Quartering Act during the Revolution Era?

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3rd

Front

The Supreme Court is the leader of the _______ Branch

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Judicial

Front

The President is the leader of the ______Branch.

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Executive

Front

What two groups make up Congress?

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The Senate and the House of Representatives

Front

What law under the Articles of Confederation did not allow slavery?

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Northwest Ordinance

Front

What was the first Constitution of the United States?

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Articles of Confederation