U.S. Constitution and Government

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Known as the “Father of the Constitution”. Which Founding Father is being described?

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James Madison

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“We the People of the United States, to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility…” What was the main reason for writing the U.S. Constitution?

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To unite the states under a fair and peaceful government

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According to the Preamble, one goal of the Constitution was to —

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improve the system of government

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Why is the Bill of Rights an important part of the U.S. Constitution?

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It lists freedoms and protections for U.S. citizens

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Why did leaders like George Mason want to add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

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They feared the national government would become too powerful

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Judicial Branch: ________

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Interprets laws

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Which branch of government writes and debates bills?

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Legislative Branch

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An Example of Checks & Balances between the President and the Legislative Branch

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The President vetoing a law or bill

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Why did the Founding Fathers design a government with checks and balances?

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To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

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Which of the following powers belongs only to the Federal government?

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Printing money, Printing Stamps, & Declaring War