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Review of key facts on the Articles of Confederation and U.S. Constitution.

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What does amend mean?

to change in a formal way

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What is federalism?

The sharing of power between the state and national government

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What is the introduction to the Constitution called? What are the first three words?

the Preamble; "We the People"

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What is the job of the executive branch?

to enforce the laws

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What are the five freedoms protected by the 1st amendment?

Freedom of religion, assembly, petition, press, and speech

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What amendment provides protection from cruel and unusual punishment?

8th amendment

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Why did the framers of the Constitution create a government with 3 branches?

to prevent the abuse of power; so that no branch would become too powerful

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What does the 4th amendment provide protection from?

no unreasonable searches or seizures

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What amendment prohibits the quartering of troops?

3rd amendment

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What is the significance of the year 1787?

The U.S. Constitution was written

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What is the duty of the judicial branch?

to interpret the laws

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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 did the Anti-Federalists demand that be added to the Constitution?

a Bill of Rights

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What amendment provides protection for the right to bear arms?

2nd amendment

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What amendment provides protection for the right to bear arms?

2nd amendment

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What does the 7th amendment provide protection for?

right to a jury trial in civil cases

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