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What philosopher introduced the idea of separation of powers and checks and balances?

Chares de Montesquieu

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What is federalism?

The sharing of power between the state and national government

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How many states were required to approve amendments to the Articles of Confederation?

All 13

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Why could the federal government not enforce laws under the Articles of Confederation?

Because there was no executive branch

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What amendment provides protection for the right to bear arms?

2nd amendment

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What event showed the weaknesses of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

Shays' Rebellion

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Which plan asked that representation in Congress be based on the population of the state?

Virginia

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What principle of government states that the government only has the powers given to it by the constitution?

limited government

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What two powers were denied to the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

tax and control trade

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What does ratify mean?

to approve

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Who is known as the father of the U.S. Constitution?

James Madison

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What does the 7th amendment provide protection for?

right to a jury trial in civil cases

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What was the name of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to persuade Americans to ratify the Constitution?

The Federalist Papers

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