US Constitution Flashcard

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This explains the 6 reasons the Constitution was written.

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Preamble

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something owed to another, such as money or services

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Debt

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a regulation, law, decree, or rule, esp. one issued by a city or town

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ordinance

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a government that is contained within a set of boundaries.

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Limited Government

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a form of government in which power ultimately rests with the people, either directly or through elected representatives

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Democracy

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A member of the U.S. __________ party who supported the creation of a strong central government.

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Federalist

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to validate, confirm, or establish (something) by giving formal approval or consent.

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Ratify

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Implied powers are

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not specifically listed, but hinted at or inferred.

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Reserved powers are...

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not specifically listed, but set aside for the states.

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To qualify to serve in the Senate, one must...

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be at least 30 years of age; live in the state they wish to represent; be a natural born citizen.