US Government Review

A form of government in which the people elect representatives to run the country.

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approve

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refuse to sign into law

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guards one branch of government from becoming too powerful

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addition or change

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What was the three fifths compromise?

• The counting of representatives for each seat in the senate.

• The counting of slaves for the purpose of representation and taxation.

• The number of members who signed the Constitution.

• The amount of power given to the Legislative Branch.

What are the 10 Amendments to the Constitution called?

• Preamble

• Declaration

• Articles

• Bill of Rights

What was Shays' Rebellion?

• A rebellion against the British Army.

• People opposed to officers entering their homes.

• A series of protests from farmers against tax collections

• Citizens boycotting imported goods.

Which document tells why colonists wanted freedom?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

What is the highest law of the land?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Supreme Court