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What is an amendment?
It is something added to a document.
What is Federalism?
The sharing power between the federal and state governments.
How many states had to ratify the Constitution?
9
What created a federal system of government?
The Constitution
How many senators are from each state?
2
What allows the states to retain their sovereignty?
The Articles of Confederation
How many years does the President serve?
4
What are checks and balances?
A method of keeping any one branch from gaining too much power.
What powers does the Federal Government have under the Constitution?
Broad powers to tax, regulate trade, control the currency, raise an army
What are the three branches of the Federal Government?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
What article of the Constitution establishes Congress?
Article I
What powers do both the state and federal have alike?
power to tax and to build roads
What part of the Constitution describes the powers and responsibilities of each branch of government?
The first three articles of the Constitution
How many House Representatives are from each state.
It depends on the population of the state.
Who was the first state to approve the Constitution?
Delaware