us constitution Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Enumerated | Powers given to the Federal Government only |
Concurrent | Those powers shared by the national (Federal) and state governments. (Both) |
Executive | Branch of Government that enforces the laws |
Preamble | The introduction to the Constitution that states goals for the government |
Amendment | Any changes to the Constitution |
Separation of Powers | The idea that government should be divided into 3 branches to avoid an abuse of power |
The Charters of the VA Company | Established the rights of englishmen would be guaranteed to colonists |
Elastic Causes | Gives Congress the power to make all laws necessary and proper to carry out it's duties |
Reserved | Powers given to the state government only |
The VA Declaration of Rights | Served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the constitution |
Legislative Branch | Branch of government that makes the laws |
Ratification | To approve |
declaration of independence | Established and listed the inalienable rights of all men |
Judicial Branch | The Branch of Government That interprets the laws |
Articles Of Confederation | Established the first form of government for the independent states |
Articles | The seven sections of the constitution following the preamble |
Constitution | Establishes the structure of current National Government |
VA Statute for Religious freedom | Established freedom of religious beliefs and opinions |
Checks and Balances | A system in which each branch of government is able to limit the power of the other two branches |
Shay's Rebellion | One of the final events proving the weakness of the Articles of Confederation |
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