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Social Studies Constitution Test Test

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Social Studies Constitution Test

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5 Matching Questions

  1. Judicial
  2. Executive
  3. Article#3
  4. Separation of powers
  5. Citizenship
  1. a part of the gov't that carries out the laws
  2. b division of national gov't into three branches, each with its own powers and responsibilities
  3. c part of the gov't that explains the laws
  4. d The judicial Branch (Hears cases that challenge or require interpretation of the legislation passed by congress and signed by the president)
  5. e A person who owes loyalty to a particular nation that is entitled to all its right and protection

5 Multiple Choice Questions

  1. system in gov't in which citizens choose representatives to govern them
  2. right of supreme court to review laws passed by congress and declare them unconstitutional
  3. Provision that allows congress to make laws that are necessary and proper to carry out its powers
  4. government that is not all powerful
  5. series of essays by the federalists: James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton in support of ratifying the constitution

5 True/False Questions

  1. Antifederalistspeople who opposed the constitution and a strong national gov't

          

  2. Federalismsupporter of the constitution who favor a strong federal gov't

          

  3. Vetochange or addition

          

  4. Amendreject a bill

          

  5. Popular Sovereigntybelief that the people hold the final ruling power