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U.S. History Review Guide
Creating a Nation
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document that declared the independence of the
colonies from Britain
first governing document of the United States
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current governing document of the United States
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man primarily responsible for writing the
Declaration of Independence
name of the convention that created the Constitution
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Known as father of the Constitution.
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system of government where states and the federal
government share the powers of governing
these types of powers are the specific rights given to
the federal government
powers not specifically given to the federal govt.
and thereby are reserved for the states
these powers are the rights shared by the states and
the national government
branch of the government that makes the laws, can
override a veto, and has powers of impeachment
branch of the government that enforces the laws,
can veto legislation, and appoints Cabinet members
branch of the government that interprets and
reviews the laws of the land
more common name for the first ten amendments to
the Constitution that were added in 1791
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Article of the Constitution that deals with the
Legislative branch.
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Article of the Constitution that deals with the
relations among states.
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area the United States added to its territory in 1803
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What part of the Constitution guarantees our religious freedom?
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What was salutary neglect?
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What is the purpose of having checks and balances in the construction of the
government?
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How can the executive branch check or balance the power of the legislative branch?
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What does Article 5 of the Constitution deal with?
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How can the legislative branch check or balance the power of the executive branch?
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What was the Great Compromise?
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What did the Virginia Plan call for?
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What did the New Jersey Plan call for?
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Explain the principle of separation of powers?
28.
Which amendment protects American citizens from unlawful searches and seizures?
29.
Which amendment guarantees that you can never be forced to testify against yourself?
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Which amendment gives you the right to bear arms?
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Which amendment reserves the rights of the people that are not mentioned or forbidden
by the Constitution?
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Which amendment guarantees that you will have a speedy trial by jury?
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Name 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
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Give one example of a delegated power.
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Give one example of a reserved power.
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Give the examples of a concurrent power (shared).
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John Locke believed what should be protected?
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What was the 3/5 compromise?
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What did the Navigation Laws do?
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What are two specific powers given to Congress?
42.
What was the first direct tax that the British Parliament imposed on the colonies?
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What were the six purposes of establishing the Constitution of the United States?
Be sure to be able to explain each part.
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What is mercantilism?
45.
How long is the president’s term of office?
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Who was the first president of the United States?
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What were 3 acts that help cause the American Revolution that Britain passed?
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How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?
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What were the 3 main ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence?