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What does the Constitution do?
Sets government structure and powers
What caused the American Revolution?
Tax conflicts
What is capitalism?
Private ownership of businesses
Goal of Civil Rights Movement?
Equal rights for all
What is the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution?
To establish government structure and powers
Who enforces laws?
Executive branch
What is an amendment?
A change to the law or Constitution
What is opportunity cost?
The value of the next best choice lost
What is federalism?
Shared power between national and state governments
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative branch
What is judicial review?
Checks laws for constitutionality
What does Congress do?
Makes laws
What does supply mean?
Goods available
What is the rule of law?
Law applies to everyone
What does the judicial branch do?
Interprets laws
Main idea of democracy?
People rule
What is a veto?
Rejecting a law
What is urbanization?
Growth of cities
Why is the Constitution flexible?
It can be amended
What is checks and balances?
Prevents any branch from becoming too powerful
Why was the Bill of Rights added?
To protect freedoms
What is inflation?
Rise in prices over time
What is a primary source?
Original record or firsthand account
What is globalization?
Worldwide connection
What document declared independence?
Declaration of Independence