Constitution and Government Terms

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Constitution

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A Plan for government

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Ratified

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Approved

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Federal

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National

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Constitutionalism

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An approach to government that strictly defines and limits its power

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Delegates

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Representatives

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Framers

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Wealthy, influential and well-educated individuals

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Federalism

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Local government to share governing power

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Separation of Power

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3 different but equal power branches

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Checks and Balances

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Separation of power kept each other accountable

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Legislative Branch

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Create & pass legislation