New Nation Checkpoint Quiz 10/7

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This phrase refers to the fact that our federal government is divided into three branches.
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3 points
The president is part of what branch of government?
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3 points
A system where the power is divided between FEDERAL and STATE government is known as...
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3 points
This phrase refers to how the three branches of government "check" each other to keep any one branch from becoming too powerful. (ie: the President can veto a law passed by Congress)
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3 points
This document is considered the "first Constitution." It created a weak central government and gave the states too much power.
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3 points
What political party feared a strong central government and instead wanted the states to have most of the power?
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3 points
Congress is also known as what branch of government?
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3 points
This branch ENFORCES the laws.
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3 points
What political party insisted on including a Bill of Rights to help protect people from the government?
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3 points
What is the name for the first 10 amendments? (hint: it is a list of basic rights to help protect people from the government)
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3 points
The Supreme Court is part of what branch of government?
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3 points
What political party wanted a strong federal government? (hint: Alexander Hamilton belonged to this party)
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3 points
This branch of government created the laws...
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3 points
This branch of government evaluates laws to make sure they follow the Constitution.
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3 points
This document is the supreme law of the land. We still use it today to help govern the nation.