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10 Cards in this Set
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the first form of representative government (democracy) in the colonies
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Virginia House of Burgesses
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tells the purpose the Constitution was written and outlines the goals of the government.
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Preamble to the Constitution
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We the people” (the first 3 words in the preamble to the Constitution) expresses the ________________________ of the people
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sovereignty (or power to rule)
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Branch of government that makes the laws (Congress)
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Legislative branch
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branch of government that enforces/carries out the laws (President and cabinet belong to it)
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Executive branch
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branch of government that interprets the law (Supreme Court belongs to it)
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Judicial branch
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way for each branch of government to make sure another branch doesn’t get too much power.
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Checks and Balances
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Congress can make any laws it deems necessary to carry out laws. Also called the “Necessary and Proper” Clause. Allows Congress to S T R E T C H its powers
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Elastic Clause
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the first two political parties in the U.S.
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Federalists and Democratic- Republicans
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created equal trading rights in China. Called for all nations to have equal access to trade with China. John Hay was Secretary of State who negotiated the policy.
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Open Door Policy
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