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How did the founders try to make the Constitution flexible?

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making sure the Constitution was amendable

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Which choice is an example of "checks and balances"? Options: The President can sign bills into law, with enough votes, Congress can pass laws, the Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional, both the President and members of Congress must win elections

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the Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional

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How does the Constitution separate the powers of the government?

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into 3 separate branches

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Throwing out a law that is found unconstitutional is the responsibility of which branch? Options: legislative, executive, judicial

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judicial

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What is the most likely reason the president has the power to veto bills?

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A veto is part of the checks and balances.

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Why is Constitution Day celebrated in the US?

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it marks the day the Constitution was signed by members of the Constitutional Convention

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What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?

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Articles of Confederation

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Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?

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George Washington

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The three branches of government are ________________

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Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

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Which branch of government has two houses?

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Legislative