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2. 1 - $100 The U.S. Constitution guarantees basic rights in the…
Bill of Rights

3. 1 - $200 The three parts of the Constitution consists of…
Preamble, Articles, and Amendments

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True or False, Political Parties are established in the Constitution.
False

5. 1 - $400 What are the qualifications of a Senator?
Must be at least 30 years old
Must live in the state he/she will be representing at the time of the election
Must be a U.S. citizen

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Rule of Law means…
No one is above the law/Constitution

7. 2 - $100 What are the basic principles listed in the Preamble?
Popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, and federalism

8. 2 - $200 Government can only govern with the consent of the people
Popular sovereignty

9. 2 - $300 No government is all powerful (what is the term?)
Limited Government

10. 2 - $400 Which of the following is NOT a Foundation of Democracy?
Equality of all persons, majority rule/minority rights, individual freedom, or Federalism.
Federalism

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The U.S. government, where the legislative, executive, and judicial branches co-exist independently, but are subject to restraint and restrictions by one another is called….
Checks and balances

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Why does the 10th Amendment use the term ‘reserved’ to describe the powers that belong to the people and the states?
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This amendment granted suffrage to people regardless of race, color, and previous condition of servitude
15th Amendment

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An amendment is…
A change or clarification of the Constitution

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Which amendment is the only amendment that cancelled out another amendment?
21st Amendment. It repealed the 18th amendment, which outlawed the sale and consumption of alcohol

16. 3 - $500 The Amendments are divided into how many groups?
3. Bill of Rights, Civil War Amendments, Later Amendments

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Which branch of government makes/creates laws?
Legislative

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Which branch of government enforces laws?
Executive

19. 4 - $300 What consists of the Legislative Branch?
Senate and House of Representatives

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What consists of the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Court

21. 4 - $500 Name the three branches of government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial

22. 5 - $100 Name the group that the formal selection of the President.
Electoral College

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Which Plan or Compromise called for a strong central government and a bicameral legislature?
Virginia Plan

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Which type of colony is organized by a person to whom the king had made a grant of land?
Proprietary colony

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How many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights? 10

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How many Amendments are there total? 27

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