Module 3 Vocab

2. the Bill of _______ are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution.
4. the idea that a country or a governing body has the authority to govern itself without interference from outside forces.
6. the introduction of the US Constitution and states the 6 purposes for creating the new government of the United States
7. ________ and balances A system that gives each branch power over the other branches so one branch doesn't become too powerful.
9. ________ Branch The branch of government that is in charge of interpreting the meaning of laws and of the Constitution and includes the Supreme Court.
12. ________ Branch The branch of government that is in charge of drafting laws and includes Congress.
13. Washington's _______ Address Written to explain why he would not run for a 3rd term and to offer the country advice
14. Americans who were in support of the US Constitution.
16. the right to govern oneself and make decisions.

1. ________ Rebellion In 1794, farmers in western Pennsylvania revolted against the whiskey tax. The rebellion was put down by the militia who was dispatched by President Washington.
3. Americans who were in support of states' rights.
5. ________ Branch The branch of government that is responsible for enforcing and carrying out laws. The President is the head of the executive branch.
8. Only a single group responsible for making and passing laws.
9. ________ review An important part of checks and balances that gives the courts the power to examine the actions of the legislative branch and executive branch to make sure that their actions are constitutional.
10. the US _______ is the supreme law of the United States of America and is laid out in 7 principles
11. ________ of powers The power of the government is divided into 3 branches: the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch.
15. Popular ______ is the idea that government is created by the people and that the people of the country rule, not the government