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History Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the problem with the Articles of Confederation? | it was to weak |
| Who is considered the “Father of the Constitution?” | James Madison |
| What delegate from NY wrote many of the Federalist papers and called for ratification of the Constitution? | Alexander Hamilton |
| Based representation in Congress on each state’s population. Favored by large states because it gave them more power. | virginia plan |
| Representation in Congress is equal for all states. Favored by small states because it gave them more power | new jersey plan |
| What were the terms of the Great Compromise? | Solves debate between large and small states. Senate – 2 per state. House of Representatives based on population |
| What is the job of the legislative branch? | create laws |
| What is the job of the judicial branch? | interpret laws |
| What is the job of the Executive branch? | enforce laws |
| Power divided between national and state governments | federalism |
| What is the beginning of the Constitution called? | preamble |
| what does it mean to ensure domestic tranquility? | keep peace at home |
| What does it mean to provide for the common defense? | Protect our nation from foreign attacks |
| How many articles are in the US Constitution? | 7 |
| Clause/Section/Article. Arrange these from smallest to largest. | article, section, clause |
| Who is responsible for writing a bill? | anyone |
| Who can introduce a bill? | Members of the House of Representatives only |
| Who is our local Congressman that represents Alabama’s district 6, our district? | Mike Rogers |
| Which amendment guarantees our right to free speech, assembly, religious, petition, and press? | 1st |
| Which amendment protects from unreasonable searches and seizures? | 4th |
| Which amendment guarantees punishments can’t be cruel or unusual? | 8th |
| Regulate money and trade, Tax to provide services, Proivide for national defense, declare war, Override Presidential veto's | Congress powers |
| What are the requirements to run for president? | 35 years old, Born in the US, Resident of US for 14 years |
| What are the requirements to run for vice president? | 35 years old, Born in the US, Resident of US for 14 years |
| What amendment gives the vice president the power to become president if something ever happened to the president? | 25th |
| Who becomes president if something were to happen to the president AND vice president? | Speaker of the House |
| What role of the president has to do with being a symbol of the nation? | chief of state |
| What role of the president has to do with overseeing the armed forces? | commander and chief |
| What role of the president has to do with helping members of his political party getting elected? | party chief |
| if the president is dealing with foreign policy, he is using what presidential role? | chief diplomat |
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