Unit 2 Review

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Federalism is

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division of government between national and state

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Enumerated powers are

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those written in the Constitution

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Article V (Adding an Amendment) was included in the Constitution because

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As a living document, the Founding Fathers knew that changes would need to be added as the US grew.

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Article II, the Legislative Branch has the power to

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write laws

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Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" encouraged Americans to

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form a new government that was based on self-government and the protection of liberties.

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The president (executive branch) can do either _____ or _____ a bill once Congress approves it.

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sign or veto

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John Locke influenced the constitution by believing in a strong central government to protect the citizens, by believing in an absolute monarchy where citizens had no rights, by believing in a direct democracy or republic, by believing consent of the governed with a strong central government to protect rights.

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by believing consent of the governed with a strong central government to protect rights.

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An example of checks and balances: If the president vetoes a bill

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Congress can override it with a 3/4 vote

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How did John Locke influence the preamble?

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people have natural rights, the government is to protect them.

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The purpose of a government is

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to form a strong government protecting citizens from violence and ensuring liberties are protected always.