US Government and Constitution Flashcard

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This branch includes the President and Vice President.

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Executive Branch

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Someone who does NOT want to ratify the Constitution.

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Anti-Federalist

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The government is divided into three branches.

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Separation of Powers

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This plan would give states with a higher population more representatives. This would benefit the large states.

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Virginia Plan

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This branch includes Congress.

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Legislative Branch

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This branch includes Judges and the Supreme Court.

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Judicial Branch

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To pass something, such as a law or bill.

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Ratify

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This allows for one branch of government to not gain too much power.

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Checks and Balances

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A set of rules that explains how a government works and what it can and cannot do.

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Constitution

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The first Constitution of the US.

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Articles of Confederation