Consitution

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  1. 4. The principle that separates the powers of the government into distinct branches (legislative, executive, and judicial) to prevent abuse of power. This is called the ... of powers.
  2. 5. The constitution convention assembled here.
  3. 6. The Constitution can be ..., but it requires a deliberately difficult process involving proposals by two-thirds of both houses of Congress or a convention called for by two-thirds of state legislatures, and ratification by three-fourths of the states.
  4. 9. The constitution prevents branches in the government from becoming too...
  5. 10. the bill of ... guarantees civil rights and liberties
  6. 14. Which article establishes the judicial branch, including the Supreme Court, and outlines the powers of the federal courts.
  7. 15. Which clause gives Congress the authority to make all laws that are "necessary and proper" to carry out its enumerated powers?
  8. 16. Which article defines the executive branch, outlining the powers and responsibilities of the President.
  9. 17. Which article establishes the legislative branch (Congress), its powers, and limitations.
  10. 18. Which article explains the process for amending the Constitution.
  11. 20. the constitution contains which other language?
  12. 21. Which article establishes federal supremacy and the requirement for officials to take an oath to support the Constitution.
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  1. 1. Which article details the process for ratification of the Constitution.
  2. 2. the month the constitution was signed
  3. 3. the constitution helps to ... power between the federal government and the states
  4. 7. Which article deals with relationships between states and the federal government.
  5. 8. How many amendments are in the constitution?
  6. 11. how many times has the constitution been changed after 1791?
  7. 12. what word does not appear in the constitution?
  8. 13. Location of the original constitution.
  9. 19. Last name of the guy who wrote the constitution.