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Unit 6 Review

Governing a New Nation

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What issue did the 3/5ths Compromise address? how slaves would be accounted for in state populations
What is an effect of the 3/5ths Compromise? states that allowed slavery would have more representation in Congress
What are the first three words in the Constitution? We the People
What idea does "We the People" represent? self-government
What are some rights that are states are guaranteed? provide fire and police departments and establish schools
What was the purpose of adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution? protect individual's freedoms
Why is the system of checks and balances important? limits power of other branches
What is separation of powers? divides government into 3 branches of government so one branch doesn't become too powerful
What does bicameral mean? 2-house legislature
How is Congress a bicameral legislature? Senate and House of Representatives
What was the purpose of Articles of Confederation? establish jobs for government after declaring independence from Great Britain
Why did the A.O.C. fail? weak central government
What is federalism? divides (shares) power between national government and the states
Which branch of government has the power to levy (charge) and collect taxes? Legislative
Which branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional? Judicial
Which branch of government has the power to nominate Supreme Court justices? Executive
How many states must ratify a new amendment? (Fraction) 3/4
How many states must ratify a new amendment? (Number) 38 states
An amendment has to be passed by how many votes in Congress?(Fraction) 2/3 each (House of Representatives and Senate)
Which part of the Constitution provides protection + defense of our country AND guards our nation's freedoms for ourselves and future generations? the Preamble
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