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14 Cards in this Set
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antifederalist
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People who opposed the Constitution
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federalist
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Supporters of the Constitution
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George Mason
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He became an anti federalist because there was not a section in the Constitution that guaranteed individual rights
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federalist papers
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essays supporting the constitution where written anonymously under the name publius
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advocating
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pamphlets supporting views
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Amendments
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Official changes
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Bill of Rights
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10 of the proposed amendments intended to protect citizens rights
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Federal system
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A government a system that divided power between the states and federal government
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Impeached
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Or vote to bring charges of serious crimes against the president
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Executive orders
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These commands have the power of law
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pardons
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Freedom from punishment
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Legislative branch
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Writes the laws
Confirms presidential appointments Approves treaties Grants money Declares war |
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Executive branch
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Proposed laws
Administers the laws Commands armed forces Appoints ambassadors and other officials Conducts foreign policy Makes treaties |
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judicial branch
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Interprets the Constitution and other laws
Reviews lower court decision |
