Flashcard on the Constitution

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the system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two branches

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checks and balances

Front

the part of government that carries out, the laws

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executive branch

Front

the lawmaking part of government

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legislative branch

Front

the part of government that interprets the laws

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judicial branch

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federalism

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the constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments

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a key constitutional principle that divides the functions of government among three branches

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separation of power

Front

The _____________ compromise solved the conflict over counting slaves towards representation in Congress.

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three-fifths

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The _____________ compromise settled the dispute over representation in Congress by satisfying big and small states. Created a bicameral Congress.

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Great

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The ----- protects against the government quartering troops in homes of citizens.

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3rd Amendment

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The ----- protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

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4th Amendment