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We are learning to explain key concepts associated with the U.S. Constitution We are looking for:

We are learning to explain key concepts associated with the U.S. Constitution We are looking for: Separation of powers Checks and balances Federalism Representative Democracy Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Bill of Rights.

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We are learning to explain key concepts associated with the U.S. Constitution We are looking for:

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  1. We are learning to explain key concepts associated with the U.S. Constitution We are looking for: • Separation of powers • Checks and balances • Federalism • Representative Democracy • Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists • Bill of Rights

  2. Which of the following best describes the term representative democracy? • A government in which power is inherited. • A government in which one person has total power. • A government in which citizens elect officials to make decisions. • A government in which the people themselves make the decisions directly. • A need help on this one.

  3. Which of the following describes the sharing of power between federal and state governments? • separation of powers • federalism • bicameralism • checks and balances

  4. Why were there three distinct branches of government established? • separation of powers • federalism • bicameralism • checks and balances

  5. Which of the following best describes the legislative power of impeachment and executive power of veto? • separation of powers • federalism • bicameralism • checks and balances

  6. Which of the following best explains the main reason for the debate over ratification of the U.S. Constitution? a. Federalists wanted a unicameral legislature, Anti-Feds wanted a bicameral legislature b. Federalists wanted a bicameral legislature, Anti-Feds wanted a unicameral legislature c. Federalists demanded a Bill of Rights, Anti-Feds thought is was unnecessary d. Anti-Feds demanded a Bill of Rights Federalists thought it was unnecessary e. I need help with this one

  7. Which of the following best identifies the central idea of the Federalist Papers? • A call for independence from England • Demanding a Bill of Rights • Support for ratification of the Constitution • The creation of a bicameral legislature. • I need help on this one.

  8. Which of the following is protected by the first amendment? • Trial by jury • Religion • Due process • Voting • I need help on this one.

  9. Which of the following limits the power of government in order to protect the rights of individuals? • amendment • due process • compromise • probable cause • I need help on this one.

  10. Which of the following best explains the intended purpose of Amendments 4-8? • A protection of the three branches of government. • A protection of the right to keep and bear arms. • A protection of individual state rights. • A protection of rights given to the accused. • I need help on this one.

  11. Extension • Based on the following terms, create an argument that would convince an Anti- Federalist that the federal government will not be able to abuse its power. • Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, and Federalism.

  12. Intervention Copy and complete the following graphic organizer into your notebook in order to supplement your knowledge of Constitutional Vocab.

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