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What was a primary reason for replacing the Articles of Confederation with the U.S. Constitution?
What was a primary reason for replacing the Articles of Confederation with the U.S. Constitution?
- The Articles of Confederation established a strong national currency, which was not desired at the time.
- The Articles of Confederation gave too much power to the executive branch.
- The Articles of Confederation proved to be too weak to effectively govern the nation. (correct)
- The Articles of Confederation did not allow for the addition of new states to the Union.
Which statement accurately describes the role of the Executive Branch?
Which statement accurately describes the role of the Executive Branch?
- It interprets laws and is headed by the Supreme Court.
- It enforces laws and is headed by the President. (correct)
- It makes laws and is headed by the Congress.
- It proposes laws and is headed by the Speaker of the House.
What is the significance of the phrase 'We the People' in the U.S. Constitution?
What is the significance of the phrase 'We the People' in the U.S. Constitution?
- It emphasizes the power of individual states over the federal government.
- It limits the rights and freedoms of naturalized citizens.
- It refers specifically to the representatives in the legislative branch.
- It indicates that the government's authority comes from the citizens. (correct)
What was the main purpose of the Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention?
What was the main purpose of the Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention?
Which of the following accurately distinguishes the roles of the Legislative and Judicial branches?
Which of the following accurately distinguishes the roles of the Legislative and Judicial branches?
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Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
The first government of the United States that was too weak.
Preamble
Preamble
The introduction to the Constitution stating its goals.
Three branches of government
Three branches of government
The divisions of government: Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
Great Compromise
Great Compromise
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Legislative Branch
Legislative Branch
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Study Notes
Articles of Confederation
- First U.S. government was weak.
- Led to the creation of the Constitution.
Preamble
- States the goals of the Constitution.
- Begins with "We the People".
Branches of Government
- Divided into three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
Legislative Branch
- Makes laws.
- Led by Congress.
Executive Branch
- Enforces laws.
- Led by the President.
Judicial Branch
- Interprets laws.
- Led by the Supreme Court.
Great Compromise
- Created a two-house Congress.
- House of Representatives based on population.
- Senate gives each state equal representation.
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