The Constitution

Question 1

US citizens participate in the judicial branch of government by

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serving on juries.

Question 2

What is the first step to amending the Constitution?

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A proposal needs to win two-thirds of the vote in the House and Senate.

Question 3

Why did the framers of the Constitution include the concept of limited government?

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to prevent tyranny

Question 4

Why did the framers of the Constitution include the amendment process?

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They wanted to provide a way to change the Constitution as the country changed.

Question 5

How do Americans exercise popular sovereignty?

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by voting for representatives

Question 6

How long did it take for the Thirteenth Amendment to be ratified by state legislatures after it was passed by Congress?

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less than a year

Question 7

According to the Constitution, laws passed by Congress must be approved by

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the President.

Question 8

Which best defines federalism?

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shared power between the state and national governments

Question 9

According to Article I of the Constitution, what power does the legislative branch have?

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creating laws

Question 10

Which part of government serves as head of state?

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the President

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