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Dividing the government into three branches.
Separation of Powers.
100
This keeps any of the branches from obtaining total power.
Checks and Balances.
100
Says that U.S. Constitution will be passed into law when 9 states ratify.
Article VII.
100
People have the power instead of the government.
Popular Sovereignty.
100
How much percent is a cat's brain really similar to a human's brain?
90%
200
People who supported the Constitution?
Federalists.
200
This branch represents the Congress.
Legislative.
200
Says the Constitution can be amended (changed) any time.
Article V.
200
"We the People..."
"...of the United States,in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
200
What does "Laissez-faire" mean?
To "let do" or "leave alone."
300
Powers that remain with the states.
Reserved.
300
This branch represents the President.
Executive.
300
Describes the duties of the Supreme Court.
Article III.
300
The idea that everyone must obey the law, even people who are in power.
Rule of Law.
300
Who married is life-size Japanese pillow?
Jin-gyu.
400
Powers that are shared by Federal and State Governments.
Concurrent.
400
Which branch interprets the laws?
The Judicial.
400
Article II describes what?
The powers of the president.
400
This plan called for a strong bicameral legislative branch, with each state's representation based on its population
The Virginia Plan.
400
In 2008, a 13-year-old boy in Florida was arrested for what?
Excessive farting in school.
500
Who can override a veto?
The president.
500
Which branch enforces the laws?
The Executive.
500
Article I creates a what?
A legislative branch.
500
Under this plan there would be a unicameral legislative branch with equal representation among every state.
The New Jersey Plan.
500
Where is a shrimp's heart located?
Inside it's head.