What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?
Constitution
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To make sure none of the branches has too much power.
2.
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A change to the constitution is also called a(n)...
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Amendment.
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How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
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10.
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The president is part of what branch?
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Executive.
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What did the Preamble do?
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The Preamble states the purposes of our Constitution.
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What are the three branches of government?
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Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
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What is the main role of the Legislative branch?
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To make laws.
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