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Foundation of US Government
Foundation of US Government
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An 8th grade #social studies review of the foundations of the US Constitution.
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The powers of gov't are placed into 3 different branches.
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Republicanism
Separation of Powers
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The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote.
Limited Gov't
Republicanism
Checks and Balances
Individual Rights
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A King holds all power in a monarchy, but this principle argues that power should be broken up.
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Limited Gov't
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State and Local gov'ts supervise school systems.
Federalism
Republicanism
Limited Gov't
Checks and Balances
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The President must obey the law just like everyone else.
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Limited Gov't
Republicanism
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The President commits a crime. The Senate Impeaches him.
Checks and Balances
Limited Gov't
Separation of Powers
Federalism
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Congress can impeach (Fire) the President for improper conduct.
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Republicanism
Checks and Balances
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The Judicial Branch declare a law passed by Congress unconstitutional.
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Republicanism
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Who won the Revolutionary War?
Britain
USA
10
Congress passes an unfair law. The Supreme Court rules it unconstitutional.
Limited Gov't
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
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How many constitutions has the US had?
1
4
2
3
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What was the end result of the 2nd Continental Congress?
War with Britain
The Declaration of Independence
List of grievances
Peace with Britain
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What was the end result of the 1st Continental Congress?
The Declaration of Independence
A list of grievances sent to King Gerorge
George Washington appointed General of the rebel forces
A declaration of war
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A weak central gov't and strong state gov't's is best defined as...
Monarchy
Confederal
Federal
Unitary
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Shays Rebellion was due to...
Political oppresion
British invasion
Economic turmoil
Problems with King George
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The right to free speech, freedom of religion, and the "Due Process" are examples of this:
Republicanism
Popular Sovereignty
Checks and Balances
Individual Rights
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This principle argues that each branch of gov't should have some power over the others.
Limited Gov't
Republicanism
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
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We elect people to make laws and conduct the business of gov't.
Republicanism
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Limited Gov't
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We send representatives from our state to the gov't to share our views on issues.
Individual Rights
Republicanism
Federalism
Limited Gov't
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States have specific powers. The Federal Government also has specific powers.
Limited Gov't
Individual Rights
Separation of Powers
Federalism
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The phrase "a gov't of the people, by the people, and for the people" best exemplifies:
Federalism
Individual Rights
Republicanism
Popular Sovereignty
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State and Central gov't's that are roughly equal in power are best described as...
Monarchy
Federal
Confederal
Unitary
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The group of people resisting British tyranny in Boston were called the...
Sons of Liberty
Sons of Freedom
Sons of America
Sons of Tyranny
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Quartering means...
being forced to house soldiers.
getting thrown into jail.
cutting something into 4th's.
being forced to pay a tax.
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Where did the "shot heard round the world" happen?
Boston
Lexington
Concord
Philadelphia
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Where was the 1st Continental Congress held at?
Washington DC
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
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The gov't is split into 2 parts; the central or "Federal" gov't and smaller state gov'ts.
Separation of Powers
Limited Gov't
Federalism
Republicanism
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The Legislature (Congress) passes a law. The Executive (President) puts it into effect.
Federalism
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
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The power and authority for the gov't comes from the people.
Popular Soveriegnty
Limited Gov't
Federalism
Individual Rights
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Which was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
No power to regulate inter-state trade.
No power to pass laws.
No power to raise an army.
No power to tax.
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The gov't cannot exceed the powers granted to it by the Constitution.
Popular Soveriegnty
Limited Gov't
Republicanism
Separation of Powers
