The three branches of the United States government
What is...Executive, Judicial, Legislative
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Government is created by and subject to the will of the people.
Popular Sovereignty
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Gave all women the right to vote.
Amendment 19
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The meaning of form a more perfect union.
The states had to operate as one nation
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The amount of terms one person can serve as president.
2
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This is the branch that the president belongs to
Executive
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Division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from having too much control.
Separation of Powers
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Made slavery illegal.
Amendment 13
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Meaning of provide for the common defense.
Protect the nation from foreign invaders
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The year the Constitution was ratified.
1788
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This branch makes the laws.
Legislative
300
A mixed mode of government; combining the federal government with the state government.
Federalism
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Freedom of speech, religion, the press, assembly, petition.
Amendment 1
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Meaning of secure the blessings of liberty.
keep freedoms
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Definition of the word "compromise"
To settle a dispute with a mutual agreement
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This is the branch that the Supreme Court belongs to.
Judicial
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The division of the government into three branches, with each branch having its' own powers. The powers of one branch can be challenged by another branch.
Checks and Balances
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Guarantees the right to a speedy criminal trial (when a person tries to convict someone of a crime).
Amendment 7
400
Meaning of establish justice.
Create a federal court system
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The major demand of the Virginia Plan.
Representation based on population
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The fact that our government has 3 branches, and the power is evenly distributed amount each branch is known as,
Separation of Power
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Everyone is required to follow the law, even those who are lawmakers, law enforcement officials, and judges.
Rule of Law
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The first 10 amendments are known as...
The Bill of Rights
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At what point in the Constitution does the Preamble appear?
The very beginning
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The 3/5 Compromise decided...
For every 5 slaves, 3 were to count toward the population of the state
For every 5 slaves, 3 would be counted for the purpose of determining taxation