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Under the Articles of Confederation, the greatest amount of power was in the hands of the ____________
States
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system that prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful
checks and balances
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Which branch of government does the President belong to?
The Executive Branch
100
What is another name for the Legislative Branch?
Congress
100
Congress is divided into 2 chambers, or houses. What are they called?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
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The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
Bill of Rights
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How many votes are needed in both houses to override a veto?
2/3 majority in both houses
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Which branch of government makes the laws?
The Legislative Branch
200
How many members does the Senate have?
100
200
How many members does the House of Representatives have?
435
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The structure of the US Congress (bicameral) was created at the Constitutional Convention by the _________________
Great Compromise
300
A system of government that divided powers between the states and the federal government
federalism
300
People who opposed the Constitution and a strong federal government
Anti-federalists
300
After the French and Indian War, which European country lost the most territory in the New World (America) and lost the war?
France
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What branch of government does the Supreme Court belong to?
The Judicial Branch
400
Agreement that stated each slave would be counted as 3/5 of a person when determining representation
Three-Fifths Compromise
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Powers shared by the federal and state governments. They include taxing, borrowing money, and enforcing laws.
Concurrent Powers
400
Powers kept by the states. These include the right to create local governments and hold elections.
Reserved Powers
400
The US House of Representatives and the Senate have passed a bill. What must happen next for it to become a law?
The President must sign it
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What does the Judicial Branch do?
interprets the law
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to approve (the Constitution)
ratify
500
Powers of the federal government. They have the right to coin money, and to regulate trade.
Delegated Powers
500
What were the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Townshend Act designed to do?
raise money for England by taxing the colonists to help pay for the French and Indian War.
500
What is the term used to describe the power of the Supreme Court to determine if a law is constitutional?
Judicial Review
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What does the Executive Branch do?
Enforces, or carries out, the law