Articles of Confederation and the Constitution Flashcard

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What were the Articles of Confederation?

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The first government of the United States

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What is the Supreme Law of the Land in the United States?

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The Constitution

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Which constitutional principle divides power between the national government and the states?

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Federalism

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What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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To protect individual freedoms

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Which principle is best described as the idea that government officials must follow the law?

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Rule of Law

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Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

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4th Amendment

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Which statement supports the Anti-Federalists? Options: The Constitution should limit the power of the states, The Constitution should protect fundamental rights, The Constitution should create a strong central government, The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians

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The Constitution should protect fundamental rights

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This solution at the Constitutional Convention created a bicameral legislature with a Senate based on equal representation and a House of Representatives based on population

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The Great Compromise