we are learning to explain key concepts associated with the u.s. constitution we are looking for:...
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We are learning to explain key concepts associated with the U.S. Constitution
We are looking for:- Separation of powers- Checks and balances- Federalism- Representative Democracy- Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists- Bill of Rights
Which of the following best describes the term representative democracy?
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a. A government in which power is inherited.
b. A government in which one person has total power.
c. A government in which citizens elect officials to make decisions.
d. A government in which the people themselves make the decisions directly.
e. A need help on this one.
Which of the following describes the sharing of power between federal and state governments?
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Why were there three distinct branches of government established?
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A. separation of powers
B. federalismC. bicameralismD. checks and
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Which of the following best describes the legislative power of impeachment and executive power of veto?
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A. separation of powers
B. federalismC. bicameralismD. checks and
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Which of the following best explains the main reason for the debate over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
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legislature, Anti-Feds wanted a bicameral legislature
b. Federalists wanted a bicameral legislature, Anti-Feds wanted a unicameral legislature
c. Federalists demanded a Bill of Rights, Anti-Feds thought is was unnecessary
d. Anti-Feds demanded a Bill of Rights Federalists thought it was unnecessary
e. I need help with this one
Which of the following best identifies the central idea of the Federalist Papers?
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a. A call for independence from England
b. Demanding a Bill of Rights c. Support for ratification of the
Constitutiond. The creation of a bicameral
legislature. e. I need help on this one.
Which of the following is protected by the first amendment?
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Which of the following limits the power of government in order to protect the rights of individuals?
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A. amendmentB. due processC. compromiseD. probable causeE. I need help on this one.
Which of the following best explains the intended purpose of Amendments 4-8?
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20% 20% 20%20%20%a. A protection of the three
branches of government. b. A protection of the right to keep
and bear arms.c. A protection of individual state
rights. d. A protection of rights given to
the accused.e. I need help on this one.
Intervention
Copy and complete the following graphic organizer into your notebook in order to supplement your knowledge of Constitutional Vocab.
Extension
• Based on the following terms, create an argument that would convince an Anti- Federalist that the federal government will not be able to abuse its power. – Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, and
Federalism.
Term Definition Purpose /Significance
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Representative Democracy
Bicameralism