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Quarter 2 Review

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In what document are a list of civil rights found?
Bill of Rights
What is the Constitutional Principle in which each branch of government is able to limit, or restrain, the power of the others?
Checks and Balances
Why did Anti-Federalists not support Constitutional Ratification?
They thought the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights, believed it would make a central government too powerful, and limit the rights of state and local gov.
What is the Constitutional principle stating that no one is above the law, even those in government?
Rule of Law
What rights does the first amendment uphold?
Civil Rights: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom to petition the government, freedom of the press, and the freedom of assemble PEACEFULLY (including protesting)
What does the Preamble mean by "blessings of liberty?"
Benefits of freedom valued and protected by the government
What does the Preamble mean by "establish justice?"
Make laws and set up courts that are fair
What is the Constitutional principle stating that each branch of gov. has its own tasks, so no one branch has absolute authority?
Separation of Powers
What is the Constitutional principle stating that each branch can limit the power of the other 2, since different tasks are assigned to different branches?
Check and Balances
How can an amendment be added to the US Constitution?
1. 2/3 of Congress or state conventions vote to propose the amendment
2. Discussion and Debate in each state
3. 3/4 of states vote to approve amendment
What is the Constitutional principle stating that power is divided between the national and state governments?
Federalism
What branch makes the laws?
Legislative Branch (legislatures)
What explains the powers of each branch of government?
US Constitution explains the powers of the branches of gov.
What are a few powers of Congress listed (enumerated) in the Constitution?
borrow money, make treaties, declare war, provide a military, tax, regulate commerce
What is the Great Compromise?
An agreement made at the Constitutional Convention: Congress has 2 houses: 1 with representatives based on state population and 1 with an equal number of representatives.
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does the government get its power?
Government must protect people's rights because it gets its power from the people.
What are the parts of the Declaration of Independence?
-Preamble: introduction stating purpose
-Natural Rights: Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
-List of Grievances: Complaints against King George III and his misuse of power
-Resolution of Independence: Statement that the US is a free nation
How could the Articles of Confederation be changed or amended?
13/13 states had to approve (unanimous approval)
What document allowed the federal government to collect taxes?
US Constitution allows for the collection of taxes.
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