12. The Bill Of Rights

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  1. 2. A system that makes sure no one branch of government becomes too powerful.
  2. 3. The first ten amendments to the Constitution that protect people’s basic freedoms, like speech and religion.
  3. 4. The highest court in the U.S. that decides whether laws follow the Constitution.
  4. 9. The power of the Supreme Court to strike down laws that break the Constitution.
  5. 10. A leader who helped write the Constitution and proposed the amendments that became the Bill of Rights.
  6. 11. People who supported the Constitution and thought a Bill of Rights wasn’t necessary.
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  1. 1. The document that said the American colonies were free from Britain and described important rights like life and liberty.
  2. 5. People who wanted a Bill of Rights added to protect citizens from government power.
  3. 6. The main set of rules that explains how the U.S. government works.
  4. 7. Being able to act, speak, or think the way you want within the law.
  5. 8. Changes or additions to the Constitution.
  6. 12. The right to make choices about your life without unfair control.