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the people hold all the political power

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popular soveriegnty

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basic truth

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principle

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3
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against the constitution

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unconstitutional

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numbered sections of the constitution

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articles

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division of government into three branches

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seperation of powers

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power divided between federal and states governments

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federalism

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banned use of alcohol

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18 amendment

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let of basic rights half by the people

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bill of rights

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9
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explains how to propose and ratify amendments

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article v

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changed the voting age to 18

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26 amendment

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made slavery illegal

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13 amendment

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prohibits more than two terms as president

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22 amendment

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responsible or formally selecting a president

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electoral college

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14
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powers that are shared between federal and state governments

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concurrent

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powers not expressly stated in the constitution

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implied

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16
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incharge of the nations armed forces

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commmander in chief

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presidential advisory group

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cabinet

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18
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powers that states keep for themselves

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reserved

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what is outlined in the first 3 articles of the constitution?

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federal government structure

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how can the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch?

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veto legislation

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21
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which principle means that government is bound by the rule of the law?

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limited government

22
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how may an amendment to the constitution be proposed?

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two thirds vote of congress

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why principle is reflected when state legislatures or conventions vote on a constitutional amendment?

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federalism

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which method of ratification was used for almost all the amendments of the constitution?

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three fourths of states

25
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how has congress clarified the meaning of the constitution?

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passing laws to help explain it

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how can the courts be influence the meaning of the constitution?

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judicial review

27
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what is the introduction to the constitution called?

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preamble

28
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which is a method by which an amendment to the constitution can be ratified?

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three fourths of state legislatures

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in what ways is the formal amendment process an example of federalism at work?

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proposal is at the national level, ratification is state by state

30
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what happens to most proposals for amendments made in congress ?

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never make it to the states

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which is a pact made by the president directly with the head of a foreign country and without approval of the senate?

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executive agreement

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what is the subject of the first three articles of the constitution?

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congress, presidency, federal courts

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what is the system called?

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check and balances

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which basic principles of the constitution means that government can govern only whittle consent of the governed?

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popular sovereignty

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when congress proposes an amendment who chooses how it will be ratified?

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congress

36
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when the constitution is amended what does that action represent?

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people sovereign will

37
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why do you think so?

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convention delegates would better represent the peoples will

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after congress agrees on a proposed amendment what is the net step in the process?

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rated by the states legislatures and conventions

39
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what did she people fear might happen if the bill of rights was not added to the constitution?

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too powerful government that would abuse citizens

40
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which of the following is a role of the judicial branch?

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interpate and apply constitution

41
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through their actions president have expanded which type ofpoweer that is basically outlined in the constitution

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executive

42
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why did the framer leave any mention of political parties out of he constitution

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discourage polite parties

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how did it happen that the presidents cabinet is made up of the 15 executive departments?

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custom and tradition made it so

44
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22nd amendment was passed in reaction to what unwritten custom the was broken

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no third term tradition

45
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bill of rights is a list of?

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basic freedoms and rights

46
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congress has clarified provisions of th constitution by?

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passing laws to flush out sections

47
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the nominations for candidates for the presidency

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takes place at national conventions

48
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why did the framers leave some sections of the constitution without detail

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keep the constitution flexible and allow it to change with the times

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federal laws are suppers to other laws

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supremacy clause

50
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part of constitution that allows congress to make any law that is necessary an proper

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necessary and proper clause

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