The Constitution

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Federalism is defined as:

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A system of government where the power is shared by the national government and the states

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Popular Sovereignty means:

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authority of the people

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The three branches of government are: Legislative, Judicial and Electoral; Legislator, Judicious and Executional; Legislative, Judicial and Executive

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Legislative, Judicial and Executive

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A system of _________ and ____________ keep any one branch from becoming too powerful.

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checks and balances

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The Constitution can be amended so that it stays flexible and is a "living document"

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True

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Federalists were:

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Those that were in favor of ratifying the constitution

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The Preamble:

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sets out the reasons for a constitution

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A Bill is defined as:

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the draft of a law

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To Veto means to:

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to cancel the actions of another branch of government

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The two houses of Congress would be the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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The House of Representatives and the Senate