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18 Cards in this Set
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Preamble
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introductory statement that clearly says it is the people of the U.S. who establish and agree on the principles described. Contains purposes of government
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Articles
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Articles- numbered sections by which the constitution is divided
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Rule of law
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everyone is under the law
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limited gov
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only has the powers that the people give to it through the constitution
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federalism
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authority is divided between national and regional governments
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Separation of powers
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defines the authority that each branch of government holds
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judicial review
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power of the court to declare a law unconstitutional
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Marbury vs. Madison
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1803 Supreme Court decision concerning judicial review
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Bicameral legislature
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2 chambers/houses
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electoral college
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group of individuals chosen by the legislatures for the sole purpose of electing the president
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Presidential system government
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leader is independent of the legislature to serve a fixed term of office.
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parliamentary system
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the executive is a member of the legislature
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Hamilton
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“The Least dangerous branch”- judicial branch
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Legislative supremacy
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one alternative to judicial review that allows the legislature’s laws to stand unchallenged.
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Great compromise
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proposal based on the Virginia and New Jersey plans that resolved the debate large and small states over power, particular by detailing the makeup of congress and balancing its powers
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constituents
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group of citizens being represented
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PAC
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raises money for particular candidates
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House of Rep
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"people's house"
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