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  1. 3. A political theory that government is subject to the will of the people
  2. 5. Powers not specifically defined in the constitution that are entrusted to Congress
  3. 7. Article 2, carries out the laws, President and Cabinet
  4. 8. based on John Locke, basic rights an freedom that humans are entitled to.
  5. 12. People against ratifying the Constitution, they feared power of national government and wanted a Bill of Rights included to protect people's rights.
  6. 16. Article 1, lawmaking branch, Congress: Senate and House of Representatives
  7. 17. Powers that belong only to the federal government
  8. 21. Amendment that says that no one has to let soldiers into their homes
  9. 22. System in which each branch of government checks or limits other branches so that no one branch gets too much power.
  10. 24. Includes the court that settles disputes and questions of the law: Supreme court and federal courts.
  11. 30. To approve
  12. 33. Based on Montesquieu - powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch gets too much power
  13. 34. Amendment that gives the right to trial by jury as long as the cause exceeds twenty dollars.
  14. 35. Amendment that gives freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and rebellion
  15. 36. Powers that belong to only the state governments
  16. 37. the final and supreme authority of the USA, the SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND.
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  1. 1. A movement that promoted the idea that knowledge, reason, and science would improve society.
  2. 2. Delegates at the Constitutional Convention who shaped the constitution's structure.
  3. 4. Amendment that says no one is subject to search and seizure unless they have a warrant.
  4. 6. England's legislative body.
  5. 9. An official change or addition to the Constitution.
  6. 10. The sharing of powers between the national and state governments.
  7. 11. Supporters of the Constitution and a stronger national government, and feared disorder without it
  8. 13. Legislative, Judicial, Executive
  9. 14. Government controlled by the people
  10. 15. Amendment that says that criminals should have the right to a fast and public trial
  11. 18. Amendment that says that any power not stated in the Constitution is reserved for state governments
  12. 19. Amendment that says that you cannot be tried twice.
  13. 20. People rule through elected representatives
  14. 23. Amendment that gives the right to bear arms
  15. 25. Power of the court to judge whether or not the actions of the other branches are unconstitutional.
  16. 26. Introduction to the Constitution stating the goals
  17. 27. Government with limited powers strictly defined by law
  18. 28. Powers that are shared by state and federal government
  19. 29. First 10 Amendments to the Constitution stating fundamental rights of citizens
  20. 31. Amendment that guarantees no cruel or unusual punishments
  21. 32. Amendment that says that we have right that are not listed in the Constitution