6.1 and Legislative Branch Quick Review

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the idea that political power belongs to the people.

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popular sovereignty

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The sharing of power between a central/national government and its states with the goal of balancing the power between national and state governments.

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federalism

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changes to the Constitution

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amendments

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people opposed to the ratification of the Constitution

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Anti-Federalists

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Why is the Constitution considered a living document?

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So it can adapt to changes in society.

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What would it take to get Anti-Federalists to ratify the Constitution?

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They wanted written guarantees of individual rights.

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this helps prevent one branch from becoming more powerful than the other

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checks and balances

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main responsibility of the Legislative Branch

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make laws

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Who makes up the Legislative Branch?

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Congress

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written guarantee that individual rights will be protected

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Bill of Rights