constitution vocab Flashcards
(34 cards)
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Articles of Confederation
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the written document of the natural government
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Declaration of Independence
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an official act taken by all 13 American colonies in declaring independence from British rule(s).
3
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Treason
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the consequences of betraying one country
4
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Checks and balances
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separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches.
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Separation of powers
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Great Compromise
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7
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Tariff
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8
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Repeal
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Civil Discourse
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3/5ths Compromise
Constitution
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Preamble
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Bill of Rights
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Legislative Branch
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Executive Branch
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Judicial Branch
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Congress
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Senate
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House of Representatives
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Equal representation
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Proportional representation
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President
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Supreme Court
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Fugitive Slave Clause
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Ratify
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Amendment
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1st Amendment
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2nd Amendment
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4th Amendment
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5th Amendment
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6th Amendment
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13th Amendment
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14th Amendment
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15th Amendment
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19th Amendment
