Civil stuff Flashcards

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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.

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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.

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Ratoification

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Formal approvle of an agreement, treaty or constitution.

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Preamble

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Opening paragraph of the consisitution. defines the broad purpose.

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