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| What was the name of the United States first form of Government? | The Articles of Confederation.
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| Why was America's first form of government a failure? | There was not equal power between the states and the federal governments.
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| What was the goal of the Constitutional Convention? | Write a new Constitution to replace the Articles of Confederation so that there could be changes in the system of government.
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| What was the New Jersey Plan? | Equal representatives throughout the states.
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| What was the Virginia plan? | Representation based on population.
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| What was the Great Compromise? | When we decided on a 2 house congress, people and Senate. Equal amounts of people elected by state legislatures.
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| What was the 3/5 Compromise? | The decision that made all black people votes count as 3/5ths of a regular vote.
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| Who was the main author of the Constitution? | James Madison.
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| What is the Preamble? | The introduction to the Constitution.
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| What does the word "bicameral" mean? | Two houses in a legislature.
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| What is the primary role of the Legislative branch? | Making laws for the nation.
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| What is the primary role of the Executive branch? | Enforcing the "law of the land". Making sure people are following the laws.
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| What is the primary role of the Judicial branch? | Decides if laws are Constitutional or not.
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| What are the requirements to be a Senator? | 30 years old. 9 years a resident of the US.
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| What are the requirements to be the President? | 35 years old. Born in the US. 14 years a resident of the US.
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| What are the powers of Congress? | Power to raise an army or navy. Declare war. Pay government debts. Grant citizenship.
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| How long is a House of Representative's term? | 2 years.
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| How long is a Senator's term? | 6 years.
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| How long is the Presidents term? | 4 years.
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