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- 5. A government whose legalized force and power is restricted through delegated and enumerated authorities.
- 6. British political philosophers that differed how governments should be ran.
- 7. The first ten amendments.
- 8. Feared the powered of the national government and believed state legislatures, which would better protect their freedoms, wanted the Bill of Rights.
- 10. Refers to the set of political institutions by which a government of a state is organized.
- 11. When the government doesn't protect its people, the people can revolt.
- 13. The legal process by which a fugitive from justice in one State is returned to that State.
- 14. Agreements among States.
- 15. The principle that sovereignty should be divided between the federal government and the states especially as expressed by the Constitution of the U.S.
- 16. A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine advocating for independence against Great Britain.
- 18. God given rights to life, liberty, and property.
- 20. A form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation.
- 21. A form of government in which "supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives.
- 22. Are not expressly stated in the Constitution, but are reasonably suggested, or implied by, the expressed powers.
- 23. Principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power.
- 24. Political stalemate is a situation when there is difficulty passing laws that satisfy the needs of the people.
- 25. Belong only because the U.S. is sovereign.
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- 1. An agreement between the people and their government.
- 2. States like these because they have more say in how the money is spent.
- 3. Supported the Constitution, believed a strong central government would be better for national security and economic prosperity.
- 4. An addition or alteration made to a constitution, statute, or legislative bill or resolution, there are 27.
- 9. People sacrificed a small portion of their freedom and consented to be ruled in exchange for the government's protection of their lives, liberty, and property.
- 12. A clause in the Constitution ensures that States recognize the laws and, documents, and court proceedings of the other States.
- 15. Letter to the British king that listed all the ways he abused his power, written by Thomas Jefferson.
- 17. Are those found directly within the Constitution.
- 19. Come with strings attached, used for specific purpose.