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Government

Review for Government Test

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_____________________ is often called the “Father of the Constitution” because he was the author of the basic plan of government that the Convention adopted. James Madison
The Virginia Plan proposed a ___________ house(s) Congress where the number of Congressmen would be determined by ________________. 2, population
The New Jersey proposed a ___________ house(s) Congress where the number of Congressmen would be determined by _______________ 1, equality
Each state gets two votes in the _________________ (Senate or House of Representatives). Seante
In the ________________________________, the number of votes a stare gets is based on its population. (Senate or House of Representatives) House of Representatives
Representatives in the House of Representatives are determined by equality or population. (circle the correct answer) Population
The _________________________ branch of government makes the laws. Legislative Branch
The __________________________ branch carries out/executes the laws. Executive Branch
The _____________________________ branch interprets the laws. Judicial Branch
In order for Congress to override a presidential veto __________ majority of the Senate and the House of Representatives must agree to overturn the president’s decision. 2/3
As part of the Great Compromise, ____________________________ could not be interfered with until 1808. Slave Trade
The _________________________ was to count each enslaved person as three-fifths of a free person for both taxation and representation. 3/5 Compromise
The ____________________________ was created to prevent the public from choosing a bad candidate. Electoral College
List the four parts of the Constitution in order. 1. Preamble 2. Articles 3. Bill of Rights 4. Amendments
What are the three qualifications to become president? at least 35 years old, natural born citizen, and 14 years resident in the United States
The first ten amendments are called ____________________________________________. Bill of Rights
The introduction of the Constitution is called the __________________________. Preamble
A ______________________ is a proposed idea. idea
_________________________ is the division of power between central and state government. Federalism
Congress is the __________________________ and ________________________. Senate and the House of Representatives
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