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Constitution

A document which spells out the principles by which a government runs and the fundamental laws that govern a society

Preamble

Introduction to the Constitution

Popualr Sovereignty

power to the people

Amendment

A change in, or addition to, a constitution or law

Bill of Rights

First 10 amendments to the Constitution

Separation of Powers

Constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, with the legislative branch making law, the executive applying and enforcing the law, and the judiciary interpreting the law

Federalism

a form of government in which power is divided between the federal, or national, government and the states

Checks and Balances

A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power

Legislative Branch

the branch of government that makes the laws

Executive Branch

the branch of government that carries out laws

Judicial Branch

the branch of government that interprets laws

Republicanism

A form of government in which people elect representatives to create and enforce laws

Limited Government

The idea that certain restrictions should be placed on government to protect the natural rights of citizens.

delegate

A person appointed or elected to represent others

Federalists

supporters of the Constitution

Anti-Federalists

people who opposed the Constitution