Constitution Study Questions with Correct Answers
Constitution Study Questions with Correct Answers What document did the Constitution replace? - Answer-Articles of Confederation Checks and Balances - Answer-A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power Seperation of Powers - Answer-dividing the powers of government among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches Federalism - Answer-A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments Republicanism - Answer-A form of government in which people elect representatives to create and enforce laws Popular Sovereignty - Answer-A belief that ultimate power resides in the people. 3/5 Compromise - Answer--each slave would count for 3/5 of a person for taxation and representation purposes Preamble to the Constitution - Answer-Introduction to the U.S. Constitution, establishing the goals and purposes of government Speaker of the House - Answer-Officer presiding over House of Representatives The electoral college - Answer-formally elects the President and Vice-President For what is the President responsible as commander in chief? - Answer-Administering the armed forces of the nation
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