A New Nation and the U.S. Constitution

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Who supported the Constitution because they favored the balance of power between the states and national government?

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Federalists

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Who opposed the Constitution because they opposed a strong central government? Options: Federalists, Antifederalists, Federal Judges

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Antifederalists

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The first ten amendments to Constitution that spell out personal liberties are called the

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Bill of Rights

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Powers of each branch are checking and balancing the other branches is known as

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checks and balances

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The system of powers divided between separate branches of government is called

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separation of powers

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The group of people who make laws is called the

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legislative branch

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The president is head of this branch

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Executive Branch

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This branch is made up of the Supreme Court and federal courts that decide if a law is constitutional

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Judicial Branch

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The Supreme law of the United States is

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U.S. Constitution

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Changes that have been made to the Constitution are called

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amendments