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Ch 8 Test
Question | Answer |
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Who developed the Virginia Plan? | James Madison |
Justices of the Supreme Court listen to legal arguments about a case and then present and explain a decision called | The Court's opinion |
What are the term limits for Senators and state representatives? | unlimited |
The Constitution is based on how many key principles? | Seven |
The system set up to maintain a balance of power between the three branches of government is called | Checks and Balances |
Which amendment provides protection for people accused of crimes? | Fifth |
The process of changing the Constitution is started by | Congress |
Why was the Bill of Rights introduced? | To protect personal liberties |
The Executive Branch | executes the laws |
How often are the share of seats in the House of Representatives reassigned? | 10 years |
What are the First words of the Constitution? | We the People |
Popular sovereignty | People are the source of governments powers |
Concurrent Powers | Powers shared by the federal and state government. |
Enumerated Powers | Powers specifically to Congress |
Implied Powers | Powers claimed by Congress but not directly stated in the Constitution |
Reserved Powers | Powers that belong to the state alone |
Veto Power | Checks the power of Congress |