Front

Distribution of power in a group, akin to U.S. federal and state governments.

Back

federalism

Front

Max, Evan, and Cole play a board game where each limits the others' power.

Back

checks and balances

Front

Mason, Ellie, and JT study a term for an addition to a legal document, like the Constitution.

Back

amendment

Front

Original US constitution ratified in 1781, replaced in 1789.

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Articles of Confederation

Front

Emma, Abigail, and Jackson need to officially approve a new school rule. What is this action called?

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ratify

Front

Owen, Aiden, and Aubrey simulate a government system with Rohan in the legislative role, Aiden in the judicial, and Aria in the executive. What is this system?

Back

separation of powers

Front

Liam, Lily, and Harper represent a group selected by voters to vote for the president and vice president in a school play. What is this group called?

Back

electoral college

Front

Scarlett, Sophia, and James discuss the legislative branch with two houses: House of Representatives and Senate. What is this branch?

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Congress

Front

David, Abigail, and Lily are delegates in a 1787 play, creating a new governance system after the Articles of Confederation. What is this event?

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Constitutional Convention

Front

Ellie, a student council member, is accused of misusing funds. Julia and Lauren want to charge her with misconduct. What is this action called?

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impeach