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Which right is guaranteed by the Seventh Amendment?

Which event is an example of the principle of checks and balances?

The Constitutional Convention was held because many delegates hoped to

What is one ideal stated in the preamble of the Constitution?

How did Southern states and Northern states differ in their view of how a state’s population should be counted?

Which does the Ninth Amendment limit?

What type of system did the Mayflower Compact create for colonists?

Why is compromise important to civil discourse?

Read a letter written in response to what a senator said in a television debate.Dear Senator Kaye, I would like to comment on the way you spoke about people who are on government assistance in your debate last night. I found your description to be unfair. Several of my family members have received government assistance at different times in their lives. I can assure you that they are good, hardworking people who want to take care of themselves and their families.I ask you to rethink how you talk about these citizens in the future. I would be happy to discuss this matter further and share more about my family’s experiences.Respectfully,Robert Gee

What was the main purpose of the national government formed by the Articles of Confederation?

What was the first constitution of the United States?

Which section of the Constitution names the powers of the president?

Read the passage. Aram and Nancy are working together on a research project about how elected officials can bring about change. Aram wants them to explore the relationship between the president and Congress, and how good leaders are able to build support for important legislation. "I’d rather focus on city government,” Nancy said. "My aunt is in the city council and that’s where real change happens.” "But that’s small stuff compared to what goes on in Washington,” Aram replied. "I say we go straight to the top!” "I disagree,” said Nancy. "It’s at the local level where all change begins.”