Constitution

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Where did the Constitutional Convention take place? Options: Philadelphia, New York, Washington D.C., Boston

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Philadelphia

Front

What event made national leaders fear that the Articles of Confederation were too weak?

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Shays' Rebellion

Front

There are 435 members of the ____.

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House of Representatives

Front

What is an example of checks and balances ensuring no branch or individual is too powerful?

Back

Laws are passed by Congress and approved by Presidents.

Front

According to the Preamble, the authority of the federal government comes from the ___.

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people

Front

This setup 3 branches of government, a Senate, and a House of Representatives

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The Great Compromise

Front

When U.S. citizens elect members of Congress, they are practicing:

Direct Democracy

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Representative Democracy

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Authoritarian Government

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Constitutional Monarchy

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Representative Democracy

Front

In a direct democracy, people vote on issues themselves, rather than electing representatives to decide for them.

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True

Front

Prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

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Checks & Balances

Front

The three branches of government are

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Legislative, Executive, judicial