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- 2. One of the main sections of the Constitution that outlines the powers and limitations of a branch of government or a government institution.
- 8. The system by which the President of the United States is elected, in which each state is allocated a certain number of electors based on their population.
- 10. The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws and managing the day-to-day operations of the government.
- 11. A proposed law that is introduced in Congress and must be passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate before it can become law.
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- 1. The first ten amendments to the Constitution, which outline the basic rights and freedoms of American citizens.
- 3. The branch of government responsible for making laws, which is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- 4. A change or addition made to the Constitution, often used to extend or modify rights.
- 5. The process of officially approving or accepting a law or constitutional amendment.
- 6. The division of power between the federal government and state governments, in which both levels of government have their own set of powers and responsibilities.
- 7. The introduction to the Constitution that outlines the purpose and goals of the document.
- 9. The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring that they are applied fairly and impartially.