Unit 3 Us Constitution Flashcards
1
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Articles of Confederation
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1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788 (weaknesses-no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade)
2
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Bill of Rights
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the first ten amendments to the Constitution, protecting freedoms guaranteed to citizens by the government
3
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Great compromise
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agreement providing a dual system of congressional representation
4
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Federalism
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sharing power between state and national government
5
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Executive branch
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Enforces law ( President)
6
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Judicial branch
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interprets laws (courts)
7
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Legislative branch
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Makes laws ( congress )
8
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Checks and balances
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Each branch can limit the other branch
