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Review of the U.S. Constitution

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1. Who is known as the father of the Constitution?

James Madison

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In what year was the U.S. Constitution written?

1787

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What are the three branches of government?

Legislative, executive, and judicial

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Which branch of government makes the laws?

Legislative

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Which branch of government enforces the laws?

Executive

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Which branch of government interprets the laws?

Judicial

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Who is in charge of the legislative branch?

Congress

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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

President

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Who is in charge of the judicial branch?

Supreme Court

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What is the sharing of power between the national and state government called?

Federalism

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Which principle of government refers to the division of power into three branches?

Separation of powers?

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Which principle of government prevents the abuse of power?

Checks and balances

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Which principle of government states that the people are the ultimate source of power in the government?

Popular Sovereignty

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Which principle of government refers to the fact that people are ruled by elected representatives?

Republicanism

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