social studies Flashcards
1
Q
where and when did it meet
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1787 philadelpha
2
Q
first constitution
A
articles of confederation
3
Q
federalists
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strong central goverment - ratify the constitution
4
Q
anti-federalists
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strong state goverment
5
Q
purpose of preamble to the constitution
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lay out the reasons the constitution was written
6
Q
article 1–3
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LEJ
7
Q
the way 3 branches make sure no one gains too much power
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checks and balances
8
Q
purpose of the legislative branch
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to make the laws
9
Q
legislative branch has two houses, OR:
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bicameral
10
Q
the two houses together are called:
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congress
11
Q
two houses of the legislative branch is
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house of repersentives and senate
12
Q
upper house is?
A
Senate
13
Q
leader of senate?
A
VP
14
Q
IL Senators
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Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth
15
Q
senator requirments
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age: 30 citizen for 9 years
