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the people hold all the political power

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popular soveriegnty

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2
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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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4
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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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6
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power divided between federal and states governments

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federalism

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7
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banned use of alcohol

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18 amendment

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8
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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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10
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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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12
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prohibits more than two terms as president

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22 amendment

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13
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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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15
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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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17
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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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19
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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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20
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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

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how has congress clarified the meaning of the constitution?
passing laws to help explain it
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how can the courts be influence the meaning of the constitution?
judicial review
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what is the introduction to the constitution called?
preamble
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which is a method by which an amendment to the constitution can be ratified?
three fourths of state legislatures
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in what ways is the formal amendment process an example of federalism at work?
proposal is at the national level, ratification is state by state
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what happens to most proposals for amendments made in congress ?
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?
executive agreement
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what is the subject of the first three articles of the constitution?
congress, presidency, federal courts
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what is the system called?
check and balances
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which basic principles of the constitution means that government can govern only whittle consent of the governed?
popular sovereignty
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when congress proposes an amendment who chooses how it will be ratified?
congress
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when the constitution is amended what does that action represent?
people sovereign will
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why do you think so?
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?
rated by the states legislatures and conventions
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what did she people fear might happen if the bill of rights was not added to the constitution?
too powerful government that would abuse citizens
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which of the following is a role of the judicial branch?
interpate and apply constitution
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through their actions president have expanded which type ofpoweer that is basically outlined in the constitution
executive
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why did the framer leave any mention of political parties out of he constitution
discourage polite parties
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how did it happen that the presidents cabinet is made up of the 15 executive departments?
custom and tradition made it so
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22nd amendment was passed in reaction to what unwritten custom the was broken
no third term tradition
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bill of rights is a list of?
basic freedoms and rights
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congress has clarified provisions of th constitution by?
passing laws to flush out sections
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the nominations for candidates for the presidency
takes place at national conventions
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why did the framers leave some sections of the constitution without detail
keep the constitution flexible and allow it to change with the times
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federal laws are suppers to other laws
supremacy clause
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part of constitution that allows congress to make any law that is necessary an proper
necessary and proper clause

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