Constitution Review

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rejection of a proposed bill or law

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veto

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distribution of power between Federal and state governments

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Federalism

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each branch of gov't is subject to certain restraints by the other two

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checks and balances

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allowed a House of Rep. based on population and gave equal representation the in the Senate

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Great Compromise

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Wrote the Bill of Rights and contributed the most to the creation of the Constitution

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James Madison

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to officially approve a bill or law

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ratify

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branch of government that makes laws

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Legislative

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first ten amendments of the Constitution granting specific freedoms to citizens

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Bill of Rights

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branch of government that enforces the laws

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executive

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branch of government that interprets the laws

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judicial