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

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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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What amendment states that powers not given to the federal government go to the states or to the people?

10th amendment

15

Which principle of government allows people to choose representations to govern them?

Republicanism

10

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

limited government

10

What are the three branches of government?

Legislative, executive and judicial

5

Why did the Founding Fathers include an amendment process in the Constitution?

So that the Constitution could adapt to changing times and reflect the needs of society

15

Which plan asked for equal representation in each regardless of population?

New Jersey

15

Which amendment guarantees a right to a speedy trial?

6th amendment

10

Which principle of government refers to the basic liberties and rights guaranteed to all citizens?

individual rights

10

What does the 5th amendment provide protection for?

it protects an accused person from self-incrimination; no double jeopardy; due process of law

15

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

James Madison

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Which principle of government refers to the idea that people are the ultimate source of power in the government?

Popular sovereignty

10

Who had more power than the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

the states

15

Which branch of government makes the laws?

Legislative

5

Why did the national government under the Articles of Confederation have no way of settling disputes among the states?

Because there was no Supreme Court

15

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

All 13

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