Module Five Review

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What right does the 5th amendment give to citizens?

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No person can be forced to testify against themselves.

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Federalism

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Division of powers between the national government and the states.

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Bill of Rights

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The first ten amendments in the constitution

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Elastic Clause

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States that Powers of Congress can stretch to fit what is "necessary and proper" to protect our nation when changes occur.

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Checks & Balances

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A system that keeps the different branches of our government from over powering one another

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Veto Power

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The ability to deny or post pone.

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Bicameral

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Means two branches or chambers

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Virginia Plan

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A proposal for a bicameral legislative branch where representation would be based on population.

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Implied Powers

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Powers of U.S. government which have not been explicitly granted by the Constitution but that is implied by the necessary and proper clause to be delegated for the purpose of carrying out the enumerated powers.

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Preamble

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Introduction to the Constitution.