U.S. Constitution Test Review

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What is Article III of the U.S. Constitution?

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Article III establishes the Judicial Branch of the government, which includes the Supreme Court and other federal courts.

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What is Article I of the U.S. Constitution?

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Article I establishes the Legislative Branch of the government, which is responsible for making laws.

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What was the first government of the United States organized by?

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The Articles of Confederation were the first governing document of the United States.

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Who heads the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government?

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The Chief Justice of the United States heads the Judicial Branch.

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Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

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The Legislative Branch has the power to declare war.

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What is the purpose of the Legislative Branch?

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The Legislative Branch is responsible for creating laws and consists of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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What is the role of the Executive Branch?

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The Executive Branch is responsible for enforcing laws and is headed by the President.

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What document outlines the framework of the U.S. government?

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The U.S. Constitution outlines the framework of the government and its principles.

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What is the significance of the Federalist Papers?

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The Federalist Papers were a series of essays written to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

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What does the term 'checks and balances' refer to?

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Checks and balances refer to the system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful.