Constitution, Early Republic and Age of Jackson (Dec. - Feb.)

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Type of gov't system where the power of the federal government is shared with the state governments (10th amendment)

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federalism

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The first ten amendments to the Constitution guaranteeing individuals freedoms and rights (Anti-federalists would not ratify the constitution until these were included)

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Bill of Rights

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This Branch of Government makes laws and has the power to declare war

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Legislative

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This branch interprets (explains) laws and includes the Supreme Court.

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Judicial

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This term refers to the two parts of Congress: The House of Representatives and The Senate.

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Bicameral

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This term refers to the system to ensure one branch doesn't get too much power.

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Checks and Balances

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The Senate and the House of Representatives (who make the laws) are all members of?

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Congress

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Who works in the Executive Branch?

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President

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The first plan of government which gave more power to the states and had a weak central government was called the ..... ?

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Articles of Confederation

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Which Virginian, who would later become our 4th President, was the primary author of the U.S. Constitution?

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James Madison