US History and Constitution Big Ideas About Government Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
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Bicameral Congress (House of Representative and Senate)
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Great Compromise
2
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1st government of the United States
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Articles of Confederation
3
Q
States had more power than the federal government
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Articles of Confederation
4
Q
No president or executive branch
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Articles of Confederation
5
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No Judicial System and only one house of Congress
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Articles of Confederation
6
Q
Weak
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Articles of Confederation
7
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Strong
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US Constitution
8
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2nd Government of the United States
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US Constitution
9
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Oldest Living Document
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US Constitution
10
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We can add amendments
A
US Constitution
11
Q
The people give it it’s power
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US Constitution
12
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Power shared between the Federal government and State government
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US Constitution
13
Q
3 Branches of Government
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US Constitution
14
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Separation of Powers
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US Constitution
15
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Checks and Balances
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US Constitution
