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What is federalism?
Federalism is the system of government the United States uses. It means that there are different levels of government (ex: federal, state, town, etc.).
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Who makes up the legislative branch of government?
Congress makes up the legislative branch of government.
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What does the executive branch of government do?
The executive branch carries out the law.
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What right is given in the fifth amendment? Hint: I plead the fifth!
The fifth amendment gives us the right to remain silent.
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What are unalienable rights?
Unalienable rights are rights that all people are given.
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What does "double jeopardy" mean?
Double jeopardy means that someone cannot be tried for the same crime twice.
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What does the term “popular sovereignty” mean?
Popular sovereignty means that the power of the government comes from the people/voters.
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Who makes up the judicial branch of government?
The courts make up the judicial branch of government.
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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was for the colonists to declare independence or separation from Britain.
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What is the purpose of the United States Constitution?
The Constitution explains the powers that the federal government has.
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Who makes up the executive branch of government?
The executive branch is the president of the United States.
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What does the judicial branch of government do?
The judicial branch interprets the law.
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What does the term “separation of powers” mean?
Separation of powers is the way the government is divided into three branches to keep one person or group from having too much power.
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True or False: The police have the right to search any place at any time.
False: They have to have a reason to search private property.
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What does the legislative branch of government do?
The legislative branch makes laws.
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What is one limitation on the right to bear arms?
Some limitations on the right to bear arms are that you have to be a certain age to own a firearm, they are prohibited in certain places, and people who are found guilty of crimes can have that right taken away.
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What was the major effect of the American Revolution?
The major effect of the American Revolution was that the United States became an independent country.
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True or False: The government has to pay for private property that they want to take or use.
True: We have the right to our property. The government cannot take it under normal circumstances.
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What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to explain the rights that citizens have.
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What are the four freedoms given in the first amendment?
The four freedoms given in the first amendment are religion, press, speech, and assembly.
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List and explain three causes of the American Revolution.
Some causes of the American Revolution are the Stamp Act (a tax the British put on paper), the Tea Act (a tax the British put on tea), the Townsend Act (a tax on building materials), and the Boston Massacre (an event where British soldiers shot colonists).
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What are the three unalienable rights listed in the Constitution?
The three unalienable rights listed in the Constitution are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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How did the establishment of the thirteen original colonies contribute to the founding of the United States?
The establishment of the thirteen original colonies contributed to the founding of the United States by creating the groups that would form the United States.
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In what year was the Constitution adopted?
The Constitution was adopted in 1787.
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Why were the Articles of Confederation important as a transitional form of government?
The Articles of Confederation were important as a transitional form of government because they set up a government for the United States but ended up being improved upon.