8th Grade Midterm

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Anti-Federalists

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people who opposed the Constitution and didn't want a strong central government

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Federalists

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Supporters of the Constitution and a strong central government

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Major Problem with the Articles of Confederation

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the national government could not enforce its laws.

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The Constitution of the Preamble is based on

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based on the belief that people should be free and self-governing

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What does the quote "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people." mean?

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It is stating that the powers of the national government are limited.

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Why do we have 3 Branches of Government?

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So no branch is too powerful and to have checks and balances in government

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Executive Branch

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President, enforces laws

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Judicial Branch

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Judges, interprets laws

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Legislative Branch

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Congress, makes laws

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First Amendment

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5 Freedoms of Self Expression