Road to the Constitution Vocab

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Opening of the US Constitution explaining the need for a national government.

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Preamble

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Citizens elect leaders to represent their rights and interests in government.

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Domestic representative

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Postpone punishments like executions.

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reprieves

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Change or addition to the Constitution.

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amendment

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First ten amendments to the Constitution.

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The Bill of Rights

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Approve or pass an amendment.

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Ratify

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National government shares power with state governments.

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Federalism

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A system where a central government shares power with smaller units of government.

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Anti-Federalist

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A system of a strong central government that can unite to form a nation.

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Federalist

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Carry out a law

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Execute