Students of Civics Unit 2: The Constitution

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What document did the Constitution replace? Options: The Bill of Rights, The Amendments, The Articles of Confederation, The Magna Carta

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The Articles of Confederation

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Where was the Constitutional Convention? Options: Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Boston, Massachusetts, New York, New York

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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What was the main purpose of the Preamble?

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Identify the goals of the new government

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What term refers to the idea that the national government shares power with state governments?

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Federalism

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What term refers to the process of approving the Constitution?

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Ratification

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What were the Federalist Papers?

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Essays supporting a strong central government.

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What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

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The Bill of Rights

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Which of the following was not a compromise at the Constitution Convention? 3/5 Compromise, Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Mississippi Plan

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Mississippi Plan

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What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

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The Bill of Rights

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What amendment protects freedom of speech?

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