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What phrase in the Preamble addressed the fact that a newly-formed country has been operating under the "Articles of Confederation" which was a flawed document?
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"In order to form a more perfect union"
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Who influenced the constitutional principle expressing his idea that men form governments to: protect their natural rights to life, liberty, & property.
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John Locke
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The Virginia Plan, presented at the Constitutional Convention, proposed that the number of representatives are based on ____________.
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population
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The New Jersey Plan, presented at the Constitutional Convention, proposed that each state have _________.
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equal representation
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The Great Compromise to "The Virginia Plan" & "The New Jersey Plan" was offered by ________.
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Roger Sherman
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The MOST COMMON process for amending the Constitution has been to propose by ____ of each house of _________. Then ratify by ____ of _________.
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2/3; Congress; 3/4; State Legislators
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Congress ______ the laws.
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proposes
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The Supreme Court ______ the laws.
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reviews
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The President ______ the laws.
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enforces
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Which amendment to the Constitution explains that "listing some rights does not mean that other rights should be overlooked"?
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9
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What do the "Nullification Crisis," "Civil War," "Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists," & "Voting Rights Legislation" all have in common?
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states rights
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What amendment to the Constitution allows debate over controversial issues, provides for the free flow of information, & allows discussion for compromise?
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1st
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The Founding Fathers developed a ______ system of government to increase the power of gov't at the national level while allowing the states to attain some powers.
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Federal
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The ______ is the belief that man must be willing to give up some of his freedoms to a government so that his rights are protected.
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Social Contract Theory
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James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, & John Jay = ______
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federalists
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