Constitution Flashcards

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Federalism

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System of government in which there is one, strong, controlling authority

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Checks and Balances

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a system of government that gives equal power to the executive, judicial, and legislative branches.

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Separation of Power

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The idea of each branch of government having their own defined powers

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Amending

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Modifying amendments and bills of the Constitution

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Bill of Rights

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The first ten amendments of the Constitution that serve to protect American’s natural rights

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Checks and Balances

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a system of government that gives equal power to the executive, judicial, and legislative branches.

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Separation of Power

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The idea of each branch of government having their own defined powers

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Amending

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Modifying amendments and bills of the Constitution

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Bill of Rights

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The first ten amendments of the Constitution that serve to protect American’s natural rights

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Checks and Balances

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a system of government that gives equal power to the executive, judicial, and legislative branches.

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Separation of Power

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The idea of each branch of government having their own defined powers

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Amending

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Modifying amendments and bills of the Constitution

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Bill of Rights

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The first ten amendments of the Constitution that serve to protect American’s natural rights

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