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How many branches of government did the Constitution provide?

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Three

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Framework of the United States government

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Constitution

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Powers not granted to the federal government in the Constitution are granted to the states.

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Federalism

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“Rule by the People” = People give the government permission to hold power.

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

Congress is in charge of which branch?

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Legislative

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Which group is in charge of the Judicial Branch?

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Supreme Court

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Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

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The President of the United States

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He is known as the "FATHER OF THE CONSTITUTION"

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James Madison

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This compromise settled the dispute over representation in Congress by satisfying big and small states. Created a bicameral (two-part) Congress.

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Great Compromise