Civil stuff Flashcards
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1
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Separation of Powers
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The Constitution distributes power among three separate, yet equal, branches of government to restrain tyranny.
2
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Checks and Balances
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The branches keep each other in check to hold back abuses or excesses of power.
3
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Ratoification
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Formal approvle of an agreement, treaty or constitution.
4
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Preamble
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Opening paragraph of the consisitution. defines the broad purpose.
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