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Social Studies 8

I. Identification

______________1. This branch is in the article ! of the US constitution.

______________2. It is made up of two parts; senate and House of Representatives
______________3. Senate has ____ members
______________4. This branch makes sure the law is obeyed.
______________5. This is the country’s court system.
______________6. Highest court in US
______________7. Set to maintain balance of powers
______________8. This type of government has the power only on the president.
______________9. They created the constitution.
______________10. There are ___ delegates in the constitutional convention.
______________11. The constitution was ratified on ______.
______________12. Independence Hall was once called the _____.
______________13. Social Contract
______________14. The US Constitution was created on _____.
______________15. Amendments 1 to 10 are also known as….

II. Enumeration

1. Give the 3 branches of government.

2. Give atleast 5 types of monopoly.

3. Give the 4 factors of production (also called resources.)

III. Essay (5pts each)

1. What could possibly happen if there is no check and balance in the government?

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2. What are the negative effects of Pure Market Economy?

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3. Explain the Law of Supply and Demand.

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