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Unit 3 - A Nation Emerges

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