U.S. Government Unit 1 Review

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What are the three branches of government?

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Front

What event led to the Founding Fathers desire to change the Articles of Confederation?

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Shays' Rebellion

Front

An amendment may be proposed by ________ of the House and the Senate or by _________ of states asking for a convention.

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2/3

Front

You need _____ of the state legislatures or _____ of the states through ratifying conventions to ratify a proposed amendment.

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3/4

Front

What branch of government does the President lead?

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Executive

Front

What two groups make up the legislative branch?

Back

The House of Representatives and the Senate

Front

What is the role of the legislative branch?

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To create laws

Front

Which article of the U.S. Constitution describes the amendment process?

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V (5)

Front

"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people" describes what amendment?

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Amendment 10

Front

Which amendment forbids cruel or unusual punishments?

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Amendment 8