Review- Test 6- The Constitution

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What is the definition of a constitution?

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A rule book for the government; document that sets out the rules and principles of a government.

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What is a republic?

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A nation in which voters elect representatives to govern them.

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What is a democracy?

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A nation where people have power over the government

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What is the definition of federalism?

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The division of powers between the states and the national government

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What is the definition of separation of powers?

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The division of power between the three branches of government

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What was the Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention?

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The agreement to have two houses in Congress, with each house being set up to represent the states in a different way.

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What was the 3/5 Compromise?

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The method to count slaves for population purposes

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What is the job of the Legislative branch in a government?

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Makes or writes the laws

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Who heads the Executive branch in the United States Federal Government?

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The President

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Which of the following is part of the Judicial branch in Britain? The Governor, The President, Courts, Parliament

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Courts