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16 Cards in this Set
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Us constitution |
Written plan of government for the U.S created in 1787 |
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Preamble |
Introduction to the U.S constitution that includes the goals of the U.S |
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Article 1: Legislative Branch |
The branch of government that makes the laws |
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Article 2:
Executive Branch |
The branch of government that enforces the laws |
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Article3: Judicial Branch |
The branch of government that interprets the laws |
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Article 4: States Rights |
All states are guaranteed representation in the government,government protection, and equal rights to other states |
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Article 5: Admendment Process |
An admendment to the U.S constitution must be 2/3 of the congress and approved by 3/4 of the states. |
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Article 6: Supremacy Clause |
The U.S constitution is the supreme law of the land. It must be followed, and no law in the U.S may go against it. |
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Article 7: Ratification
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9 out of the 13 states must ratify before it comes law in those states. 11 out of 13 must ratify before it becomes a law for the whole entire country. |
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Bill Of Rights |
The first 10 admendment story the U.S constitution that protect the rights of the people . |
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admendments 11- 27 |
Canges made after 1791
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Amendments |
A change to a legal document |
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separation of powers |
Each branch has separate jobs so no branch hasn't all the power |
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Checks and balances |
Each branch has power over the other to ensure equal power |
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Amend |
To make a change |
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