US Early Republic

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Official change to a law or constitution

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Amendment

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The first US government that was designed to limit the power of the national government.

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Articles of Confederation

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The document that details the principles of the US government

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Constitution

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System of government where power is shared between the states and the national government

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Federalism

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System established to prevent any branch of government from becoming too powerful

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Checks and Balances

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The right to vote

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Suffrage

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Which amendment protects citizens from quartering soldiers in their homes?

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3rd

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Which amendment ensures freedom of expression? (Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech)

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1st

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Which amendment gives citizens the right to bare arms?

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2nd

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What does "I plead the fifth" mean?

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Right to remain silent