2025 Government Exam FLASHCARDS #1

Front

The U.S. Constitution specifically states what powers the government has and does not have. The government must abide by these rules. This is an example of which principle or root of government?

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Limited Government

Front

Central and national are two words that mean the same thing as -

Back

federal

Front

The New Jersey Plan was supported by _____ states and the Virginia Plan was supported by _____ states

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small; large

Front

How many amendments are in the constitution?

Back

27

Front

The Constitution layout includes a Preamble, _____, and Amendments.

Back

Articles

Front

What branch of government includes the President and Vice-President?

Back

Executive

Front

Who is called the Father of the Constitution?

Back

James Madison

Front

What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?

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Amendment

Front

Which branch enforces, executes or carries out the laws?

Back

Executive

Front

When the U.S. Constitution established three branches of government, it was supporting which principle?

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Separation of Powers