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Who wrote the decloration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson
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What does the preamble state
It states the purpose of the constitution
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In what war did the colonies win there independence from England?
The Revelutionary War.
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Before the adoption of the constitution, what were the newly independant states joined by?
The Articles of confederation
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In which city did the constitutional convention meet?
Philadelphea
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How does the preamble begin?
It begins with "we the people".
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Is the pursuit of happiness included in the preamble?
No
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What plan of government was proposed during the Constitutional Convention which called for bicamberal Congress based on populaion?
The Virginia Plan
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How many states were needed to approve the constitution?
9
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When did the US constitution ndo into effect"
June 21, 1788
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How many branches is the US government divided among?
3
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Congress is divided into how many branches?
2
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How many articles are in the US constitution?
7
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How many ammendments have been added to the US constitution?
27
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What determines the number of representatives each state has in a house?
The population
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US senators are elected for how many years?
6
400
Members of the house of representatives are elected for how many years?
2
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What is the total number of members in the hous of representatives?
435
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what is the total number of US senators?
100
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Where do es all revenue(money) bills origanate?
taxes
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Who can start impeachment charges?
The Judicial Branch
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Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
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Who is the presiding officer of the senate?
Vice President
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What are the responsibilities of th executive branch?
Too enforce laws
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Why was the electoral college estabilished by the Constitutional convention?
The compromise of congress