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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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State's Rights |
All states are guaranteed representation in the government, government protection, and equal rights to other states |
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Amendment Process |
An amendment to the US Constitution that 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 Lawnof the land. It must be followed, no law in the US may go against it. |
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Ratification |
9 out of 13 states must ratify before it becomes law in those states. 11 out of 13 states must ratify before it becomes a law for the entire country |
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Bill of Rights |
The first ten amendments to the US Constitution that protect the rights of the people |
