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15 Cards in this Set
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U.S 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 2: 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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Article 3: Judical 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: Amendment Process |
An amendment to the U.S Constitution must be proposed by 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 |
9 out of 13 states must be ratify before it be it becomes 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 a change |
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Bill of Rights |
The first 10 amendments to the U.S Constitution that protects the rights of the people |
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Amendment |
A change to legal document |
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Amendments 11-27 |
(Changes made after 1791) |
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Checks+Balances |
Each Branch has power over the others to ensure they have equal power |
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Separation of powers |
Each Branch has separate jobs so no Branch has all the power |
