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Land that is part of a country but not yet a state is called a?
Territory
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What compromise at the Constitutional Convention resulted in Congress having a senate which each state having two members and a House of Rep based on population?
Great Compromise
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What branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial
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Which level of government collects taxes?
Concurrent
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What word means to reject , as in a bill passed by congress?
Veto
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What compromise at the Constitutional Convention solved the issue of counting slaves for rep. in Congress?
Three-Fifths Compromise
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What branch of government has the power to veto bills?
Executive
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Which level of government makes marriage laws?
State
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A loose organization or league of states is called a?
Confederation
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What was a compromise at the Constitutional Convention made regarding importing new slaves?
Slave importation would be allowed for 20 years; until 1807
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What branch of government has the power to appoint federal judges, ambassadors, and cabinet members?
Executive
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Which level of government declares war & makes treaties?
Federal
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What is the term for when there are increased prices for goods and services combined with a reduced value of money?
Inflation
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What were the three sources of inspiration for the US Constitution?
Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights and the Enlightenment
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What branch of government has the power to impeach the president?
Legislature
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Which level of government coins & prints money?
Federal
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How do citizens pay for services that governments provide?
Taxes
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Why were some people known as anti-federalists against the new constitution?
The Constitution was too strong and lacked protections for individual rights
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What branch of government has the power to override vetos?
Legislature
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Which level of government maintains law and order?
Concurrent
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