US Constitution

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First president of the United States

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George Washington

Front

Main author of the Constitution

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James Madison

Front

Credited as author of the Declaration of Independence

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Thomas Jefferson

Front

Believed that the government is an agreement between the ruler and the ruled

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John Locke

Front

The division of power between the states and federal government is known as________

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Federalism

Front

Each branch of our government has its own powers and duties. This is an example of _______

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Separation of Powers

Front

The principle of _________means the people rule the country

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Popular sovereignty

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Vetoing, overriding, and declaring laws unconstitutional are all examples of the principle of __________

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Checks and balances

Front

Bail, fines and punishments must not be excessive is Amendment ____

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8, eight

Front

 allows men to vote regardless of race Amendment ___

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fifteen, 15