11th Grade United States Constitution Study Guide
In order to get ready for the quiz on Wednesday or Thursday please know the answers to the following questions.
1. Know the three Branches of Government: Who is in it (what groups)? What they do? What is their main function in
the government according to the Constitution of the United States? What is their check on the other branches?
A. Executive Branch
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B. Legislative Branch
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C. Judiciary Branch
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2. Know the difference between the ‘Federal’ and ‘State government system and what they control and what the State
and Federal government share. Think of ‘powers’ they have and what ‘power’s’ they share.
A. The Federal Government has the power to:
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B. The State Government has the power to:
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C. The State and Federal Government both shared powers
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3. Know the definition of the following vocabulary words from the Constitution
Veto
Electoral College
Suffrage
Preamble
Amendment
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4. Know your Bill of Rights: Study and memorize the Rights protected under the following Amendments
1st
2nd
3rd 4th
5th
6th
7th
8th 9th
10th
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