US Constitution and Government Flashcard

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What did the Federalists believe about the US Constitution?

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It was fine as is and a Bill of Rights was dangerous.

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What was the main goal of the Anti-Federalists?

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To revise the Articles of Confederation.

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What was the US Constitution?

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The second attempt at US government.

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What is the Preamble of the US Constitution?

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The introduction that sets the goals for the government.

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What does the Bill of Rights do?

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Protects individual civil liberties from the government.

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What is the purpose of the Separation of Powers?

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To divide the government into three branches.

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Which branch of government makes the laws?

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Legislative Branch

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Who enforces the laws in the US government?

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The President, Vice President, and Cabinet

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What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

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To interpret the laws.

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What were the Federalist Papers?

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85 essays addressing Anti-Federalists' concerns about the Constitution.