EUS 4 Vocabulary

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Sets the stage for the Constitution and clearly communicates the intentions of the framers and the purpose of the document.

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Preamble

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the SUPREME LAW of the United States of America

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The U.S. Constitution

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A system in which each branch of government can "check" or control, the actions of the other branches. It keeps each branch from becoming too powerful.

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Checks and Balances

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The first 10 amendments to the Constitution that protect the rights and freedoms of American citizens

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Bill of Rights

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What are the three branches of government that have different duties to run our government?

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Branches of Government

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a cruel, harsh, and unfair government in which a person or small group of people have power over everyone else

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Tyranny

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The right for people to speak freely.

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Freedom of Speech in the First Amendment

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The right for people to practice or not practice any religion.

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Freedom of Religion in the First Amendment

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Newspapers and journalists can write what they want about the government.

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Freedom of Press in the First Amendment

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People have a right to gather together to discuss politics or any other topics.

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Freedom of Assembly in the First Amendment