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Why did the Founding Fathers meet at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787?
To replace the Articles of Confederation with the Constitution.
What are the inalienable rights described in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What is the main goal of the Articles of Confederation?
To protect the powers of the states
Which branch is led by the President?
Executive
Which branch writes/debates laws and can impeach the president and supreme court justices?
Legislative Branch
How can American citizens (people) express their opinions about the government?`
Through voting in elections!
Which amendment protects the freedom of speech?
1st amendment
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
How can the President check the powers of the judicial branch?
The President can appoint (pick) Supreme Court Judges
What branch of the government do all court systems fall under?
Judicial
Why is the government divided into 3 branches instead of 1?
To separate the power so that any one part cannot become too powerful.
Match the roles of the 3 branches in order of the chart.
1. Legislative 2. Judicial 3. Executive
Under the Constitution, how many branches is the government divided into?
3
What government was formed directly after the American Revolution?
The Articles of Confederation
What 2 houses make up the Legislative Branch (Congress)?
House of Representatives and the Senate
How does the executive branch "check" the legislative branch?
It can veto laws created by Congress
Which branch is led by the President and can appoint Supreme Court Justices?
Executive
What government created the 3 Branch system?
The Constitution
What is an amendement to the Constitution?
A change or addition of laws
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect the rights and freedoms of the people
What is the first part of the Constitution called?
The Preamble
What government document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The Constitution
Why did the United States decide to replace the Articles of Confederation?
The National government did not have enough power
What concept is being shown in the image?
Checks and Balances
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