U.S. Constitution

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Government by the consent of the governed

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Popular Sovereignty

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Introduction to the Constitution

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Preamble

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A government that has specific restrictions on its power

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Limited Government

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A written change to the Constitution that has been approved by the people

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Amendment

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To cancel or do away with, as in a constitutional amendment

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Repeal

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A group of the president's closet and most important advisors

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Cabinet

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The separate powers that are divided among the three branches of the Federal government

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Separation of Powers

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The Congress, which makes laws and is part of the Federal government made up of elected representatives of the people of each state

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Legislative Branch

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The president, vice president and cabinet, as well as agency and department heads; this branch carries out laws

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Executive Branch

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The federal courts, that interpret the meaning of the laws passed by Congress and determine if they follow the Constitution

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Judicial Branch