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What is the system called where each branch of government has power over others which keeps any one branch becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
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What was the name of May 1787 meeting held in Philidelphia to make changes to the Articles of Confederation that resulted in a new constitution being written?
Constitutional Convention
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You must be 30 Years old, U.S. Citizen for 9 years and live in the state you represent. This is to become...
U.S. Senate
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What are the two parts of the Ohio General Assembly?
House & Senate
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What word means to approve or accept a law?
Ratify
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Who was chosen to lead the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
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You must be 25 Years old, U.S. Citizen for 7 years and live in the state you represent. This is to become...
House Rep
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Which level of government provides for public safety with police?
State
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To charge a public official with a crime is known as?
Impeach
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Who was known as the "Father of the U.S. Constitution" because of his ideas of government were incorporated into the Constitution and he took notes at the Convention?
James Madison
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What branch of government has the power to propose amendments to the constitution?
Legislature
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Which level of government regulates foreign & interstate trade?
Federal
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To charge for a law is known as a?
Bill
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What plan at the Constitutional Convention called for each state to have one vote in a national legislature?
NJ Plan
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What branch of government determines how tax money is spent?
Legislature
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Which level of government maintains armed forces?
Federal
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What type of government has decision made by all the people?
Democracy
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What plan at the Constitutional Convention proposed a bicameral legislature based on population?
Virginia Plan
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What branch of government has the power to declare war and approve treaties?
Legislature
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Which level of government establishes & maintains schools?
State
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