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Which branch of government makes the laws?
The Legislative Branch
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Who leads the Executive branch at the Federal Level?
The President
100
The preamble starts with what three words?
We the People
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Which amendment protects us from having to quarter soldiers?

The 3rd amendment

100

This counted a portion of the slave population for
legislative representation. 

The Three-Fifths Compromise.

200
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
The Judicial Branch
200
Who leads the Judicial Branch at the Federal level?
The Supreme Court (Chief Justice)
200
How does the government provide for the common defense?
By providing the armed forces to protect us from anyone that might try to cause us harm.
200

What freedoms does the first amendment guarantee?

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

200

This bridged the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan.

The Great Compromise

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Which branch of government enforces or carries out the laws?
The Executive Branch
300
Who leads the Legislative Branch at the Federal level?
Congress
300
Which goal stated in the preamble means to make sure that things are fair for everyone.
Establish justice
300
The Bill of Rights is the first ____________ amendments of the Constitution.
ten
300

The Framers hoped to accomplish this when they created the Constitution and 3 branches of government. 

A balance of power

400
This is the system that keeps one branch from gaining too much power.
Checks and Balances
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The ______________ is the leader of the executive branch at the state level, while the _______________ leads the executive branch at the local level. (Must answer both correctly in order to get points)
The GOVERNOR is the leader of the executive branch at the state level, while the MAYOR leads the executive branch at the local level.
400
Which goal stated in the preamble means to make sure that everyone can live comfortably (have sufficient food, clothing, shelter etc. )?
Promote the general welfare
400

Police are not allowed to search your home or seize your property without a search warrant. Which amendment protects you from something like this?

The 4th amendment

400

How many people go to the Senate? How many people go to the House of Representatives?

Each state sends two people to the senate. House of Representatives is based on population.

500
Congress is made up of two groups. Name those groups.
The Senate and The House of Representatives
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Which of the following is not a service provided by the FEDERAL government? a. Sanitation Worker b. Armed Forces c. National Guard d. Park Rangers
a. Sanitation Worker
500
Which goal stated in the preamble says that they are going to keep our freedoms safe?
Secure the Blessings of Liberty
500
What does amendment 2 guarantee?
The right to bear arms
500

These are the reasons for European Exploration

Find sea routes to India and China

Claim new territory

Find gold, other riches

To spread Christianity