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Constitution Vocab

for the constitution vocab quiz at social studies 7 in mwms

TermDefinition
Articles Of Confederation First attempt at government Gave states too much power
Federalist Supporters of a NEW constitution Big, strong FEDERAL government
Anti-Federalist AGAINST a new constitution, just FIX the articles Stronger STATE governments
Federalism The sharing of power between federal and state governments
Bill of Rights The first 10 amendments of the Constitution, to protect individual rights
Amendments An addition to a formal government such as the Constitution (27 total)
3 Branches of Government Executive Legislative Judicial
Separation of Powers Spreading the power of the government to make sure no one branch becomes too powerful.
Checks and Balances Each branch of government can check, or limit, the power of other branches.
Elastic Cause Allows the meaning of the Constitution to expand to fit changing times. Fits over big buts..
Judicial Review The right of the Supreme Court (Judges) to determine (review) if a law violates the Constitution
Impeach to formally charge a public official with misconduct in office
Popular Sovereignty people have the power 😎😎😎😎😎
Electoral College Group of electors who cast votes for President/Vice President Cast as state
Ratify To approve a bill/law
Veto To deny a bill/law
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