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Test- 1/12/09
Constitution Grade 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Called for each state to have representatives based on population. | The Virginia Plan |
| Called for each state to have one vote. | The New Jersey Plan |
| Called for a House & Senate. The House selects representatives based on population, the Senate selects two people to represent each state. | The Great Compromise |
| Dispute between North and South calling for blacks to be counted as only 3/5 for representative purposes. | The Three-Fifths Compromise |
| The division of power between the states and national government. | Federalism |
| Legislative, Executive & Judicial | 3 Branches of Government |
| Makes the Laws (Congress) | Article I: Legislative Branch |
| Carries out the laws (The President) | Article II: Executive Branch |
| Interprets the laws (The Supreme Court) | Artcile III: Judicial Branch |
| Introduction to the Constitution. | The Preamble |
| Form a more perfect union: | To create unity. |
| Establish Justice: | To apply fair laws. |
| Ensure Domestic Tranquility: | Peace for all citizens. |
| Provide for the Common Defense: | Make a military. |
| Promote the General Welfare: | Provide for all people. |
| Secure the Blessings of Liberty: | Guarantee freedom to live as you want. |
| 2 year term, At least 25 yrs. old, Resident of district, Elected by the people | in Article I: House of Representatives Requirements |
| 6 year term, At least 30 yrs. old, Resident of State, Elected by the people | in Article I: Senate Requirements |
| The President, Vice President, 15 Cabinet Secretaries| Duites: Commander in Chief,Chief Executive,State of the Union Address (report on the nations progress) | in Article II: Executive Branch Members |
| Lifetime term, Appointed by the President, Can hear all cases. | in Article III: Judicial Requiremets |
| Article IV | Relations Among the States |
| Articile V | How to Amend the Constitution |
| Article VI | Paying Debts |
| Article VII | Ratifying the Constitution |
| The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution | Bill of Rights |
| Writer of the Bill of Rights | James Madison |
| Freedon of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition | Amendment 1 |
| Bear Arms (Own Weapons) | Amendment 2 |
| Lodging Troops | Amendment 3 |
| Search and Seizure | Amendment 4 |
| Rights to the Accused | Amendment 5 |
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