Presidential Precedents Vocab

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The fundamental rights guaranteed to every citizen so that they can leave a free and equitable life.

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Individual Rights

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The first 10 amendments to the constitution, that guarantee individual rights to U.S. citizens.

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Bill of Rights

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A person who is in support of a strong central government

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Federalist

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A person who does not support a strong central government and instead supports more state and individual freedoms.

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Antifederalist

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The president's advisory body, made up of 15 executive departments

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The Cabinet

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The highest federal court in the U.S. that takes precedent over all other courts.

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The Supreme Court

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A group of persons that are organized to acquire and exercise political power.

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Political Parties

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Federalism?

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A system of government in which the power is balanced between the state and national level of government.