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Articles of Confederation
The first constitution of the United States, which established a weak federal government and was ultimately replaced by the current Constitution.
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Constitution
The supreme law of the United States that outlines the national framework of government.
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Amendment
A change or addition to the Constitution, added over time to address new issues.
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Legislative Branch
The part of the government responsible for making laws, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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Checks and balances
A system that ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the powers of the others.
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Congress
The legislative body of the United States federal government, composed of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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Senate
One of the two houses of Congress, consisting of 100 members, with two from each state.
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House of Representatives
The lower house of Congress, consisting of 435 members whose representation is based on the population of each state.
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Executive Branch
The part of government responsible for enforcing laws and administering the government, headed by the President.
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President's Cabinet
A group of the President's advisors, made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments.
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Judicial Branch
The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice, including federal courts.
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Supreme Court Justices
Nine members of the highest federal court in the United States, who serve for life and are appointed by the President.
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Federal Courts
Courts that handle cases involving federal laws, including bankruptcy, civil, and criminal cases.
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Responsibilities of the Executive Branch
Enforce federal laws, nominate federal judges, conduct foreign policy, and serve as commander-in-chief.
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Requirements to become President
Must be a natural born citizen, at least 35 years old, and have been a resident of the U.S. for 14 years.
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How a bill becomes a law
A process where a proposed bill is introduced in Congress, reviewed by a committee, debated, voted on, and sent to the President for approval.
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Main ideals of the Constitution
Popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers, and individual rights.
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Comparing the Constitution and Declaration of Independence
Both outline the rights of Americans; the Declaration focuses on the rights of the people, while the Constitution focuses on the structure of government.
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