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10 Cards in this Set
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Us constitution |
Written plan of government for the us created in 1787 |
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Preamble |
Introduction to the us constitution that includes the goals of the us |
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Legislative branch |
The branch of government that makes the laws |
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Executive branch |
The branch of government that enforces the laws |
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Judicial branch |
The branch of government that interprets the laws |
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States rights |
all states are guaranteed representation in the government, government preotection, and equal rights to other states.
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Amendment process |
Amendment to the us constitution must be proposed by 2/3 of the congress and approved by 3/4 of the states
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Supremacy clause |
The us constitution is the supreme law of the land. It must be followed, and no law in the us may go against it. |
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Ratification |
9 out of 13 states must ratify before it comes law in those states. 11 out of 13 must ratify before it becomes law for the entire country. |
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Amend |
To make changes |
