Constitution Unit Flashcard

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first ten amendments to the Constitution that guarantee individual rights and freedoms.

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What is the purpose of the Constitution?

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To establish the framework of the government and outline the rights of the citizens.

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What is the Legislative Branch?

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The branch of government responsible for making laws.

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What is the Executive Branch?

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The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.

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What is the Judicial Branch?

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The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws.

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What are checks and balances?

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A system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful.

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What is federalism?

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A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and individual states.

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What is an exclusive power?

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A power that is only held by one level of government, such as states conducting elections.

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What is a shared power?

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A power that is held by both the federal and state governments, such as taxing citizens.

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What does it mean to ratify?

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To formally approve a document or agreement, such as the Constitution.