Chapter 6- A New Nation

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Dividing the government so that each branch balances the power of the others is known as

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separation of powers

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A Government in which citizens have power to make political decisions is called

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democracy

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a law in the constitution is known as

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amendment

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Ways that each branch of the government limits the power of the other branches is known as

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checks and balances

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an addition

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amendment

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Branch of government that passes the laws

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legislative

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The courts and judges belong to which branch of government?

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Judaical

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Branch of the government that is headed by the President

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Executive

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What was the difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?

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The Articles of Confederation only had one branch of government.

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Shay's Rebellion was due to

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a state raising property taxes.