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this document established the United States formal withdrawal from Great Britain
the Declaration of Independence
this article of the constitution explains the powers and responsibilities of the Legislative Branch
Article 1
the legislative branch main job is to _______ laws
make laws
the executive branch main job is to _______ laws
enforce laws
the judicial branch main job is to _______ laws
interpret laws
this individual theorized that all men were created with a set of natural rights
John Locke
this article of the constitution explains the powers and responsibilities of the Executive Branch
Article 2
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Biden visits Iran to discuss peace talks in the current war .. He is under the role of ....
Chief Diplomat
the rights you get as an accused person are referred to in whole as
due process
this plan that eventually led to the great compromise favored BIG states and said Congress should be based on population
Virginia Plan
Article 3
this term refers to the redrawing of congressional districts for political gain
gerrymandering
this group of 2.6 million workers is employed by the government and ensures the executive function of laws
federal bureaucracy
this court case confirmed that you MUST be provided a lawyer
Gideon v Wainwright
this compromise satisfied the Anti-Federalists party who strongly advocated against ratification of the constitution
the Bill of Rights
in order to amend the constitution, you must have.... (fractions)
2/3 to propose an amendment
3/4 to confirm an amendment
this term means to "talk a bill to death"
filibuster
the president must operate under the ____ and ____ of Congress
advice and consent
this court case established the "excusionary rule"
Mapp v Ohio
this individual was known as the "father of capitalism" ; individuals pursuing their own self interest was beneficial for the whole economy
Adam Smith
Who's house did the founding father meet at to discuss the constitution?
George Washington (Mount Vernon)
Name 3 Powers of Congress
Tax
Borrow
Budget
Currency
Necessary and Proper Clause
Declare War
Naturalization
Trademarks / Patents
What power does the President hold that allows him to "check" the judicial Branch?
appoint Supreme Court Justices
this power of the judicial branch allows them to determine the constitutionality of any government action
Judicial Review