Constitution Vocab

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Articles of Confederation

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The first constitution of the USA

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Division of power between Federal and state governments

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Federalism

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A proposed law to Congress that hasn't passed.

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Bill

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Refusal to approve something.

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Veto

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People are the source of power

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Popular Sovereignty

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Detailed written plan for government

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constitution

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Goals of the Constitution

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Preamble

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Change or addition to the constitution

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amendment

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Function that allows branches to check each other and prevent power concentration.

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Checks and Balances

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Law-making branch of government

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Legislative