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9 Cards in this Set
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Constitutional Convention
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originally started to fix the articles of Confederation
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Federalists
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party in favor of strong central government
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Anti Federalists
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party in favor of strong state government
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Federalism
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Government where power is shared between state and federal government
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Preamble
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Intro to Constitution- explains the purpose and goals of government
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Bill of Rights
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1st 10 amendments guarantees personal rights
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Popular Sovereignty
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power rests in the people
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Rule of Law
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the law applies to everyone
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Checks and Balances
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no branch becomes too powerful- each branch checks up on each other
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