the constitution

Question 1

Articles of Confederation

Answer 1

the first constitution of the 13 American states, adopted in 1781 and replaced in 1789 by the Constitution of the United States.

Question 2

Declaration of Independence

Answer 2

the document embodying it.

Question 3

Treason

Answer 3

the offense of acting to overthrow one’s government or to harm or kill its sovereign.

Question 4

Checks and balances

Answer 4

limits imposed on all branches of a government by vesting in each branch the right to amend or void those acts of another that fall within its purview.

Question 5

Separation of powers

Answer 5

the principle or system of vesting in separate branches the executive, legislative, and judicial powers of a government.

Question 6

Great Compromise

Question 7

Tariff

Answer 7

any duty or rate of duty in such a list or schedule.

Question 8

Repeal

Answer 8

to revoke or withdraw formally or officially:

Question 9

Civil Discourse

Question 10

3/5ths Compromise

Question 11

Constitution

Answer 11

the system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, corporation, or the like, is governed.

Question 12

Preamble

Answer 12

the introductory part of a statute, deed, or the like, stating the reasons and intent of what follows.

Question 13

Bill of Rights

Answer 13

the Bill of Rights, a formal statement of the fundamental rights of the people of the United States, such as freedom of religion, speech, and the press, incorporated in the Constitution as Amendments 1–10, and in all state constitutions.