U.S. Constitution Review

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  1. 3. Word in the Preamble that is synonymous with tranquility
  2. 4. Montesquieu's idea included in the Constitution. The Founder’s created three separate branches
  3. 5. Concept that ensures the laws apply to all, even those in power
  4. 9. Agreement that established a bicameral (two-house) legislature called Congress
  5. 11. The first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution; demanded by the Anti-Federalists
  6. 12. Group that supported the ratification of the Constitution as it was written at the Constitutional Convention
  7. 14. The president's power to reject a bill; an example of checks and balances
  8. 16. Three words that mean every American in the United States controls the GOVERNMENT
  9. 17. Branch of governmnt established in Article III; interprets laws
  10. 18. Word to describe the central government established by the Articles of Confederation
  11. 19. States that the Constitution is above all other laws in the nation
  12. 20. The principle that ensures the government follows fair legal procedures
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  1. 1. Concept that ensures power is shared between the LEVELS of government to prevent tyranny
  2. 2. Event that highlighted the weaknesses of the federal government established by the AoC because the federal government could not enforce laws or respond to the rebellion and protect the citizens
  3. 6. Introduction to the Constitution; lists the six main purposes of government
  4. 7. To approve; 9 of 13 states had to for the Constitution to become the law of the land
  5. 8. Group that opposed the ratification of the Constitution as it was written at the Constitutional Convention because it lacked a listing of rights or a bill of rights
  6. 10. A change to the Constitution; process is outlined in Article V
  7. 13. Branch of government established in Article II; enforces laws
  8. 15. Branch of government established in Article I; makes laws