US Government Review

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A form of government in which the people elect representatives to run the country.

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republic

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approve

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ratify

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refuse to sign into law

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veto

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guards one branch of government from becoming too powerful

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checks and balances

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addition or change

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amendment

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What was the three fifths compromise?

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The counting of slaves for the purpose of representation and taxation.

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What are the 10 Amendments to the Constitution called?

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Bill of Rights

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What was Shays' Rebellion?

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A series of protests from farmers against tax collections

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Which document tells why colonists wanted freedom?

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The Declaration of Independence

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What is the highest law of the land?

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The Constitution