DIA 3 Vocab Review

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Opposed U.S. Constitution ratification due to fears of strong national government and lack of individual rights.

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AntiFederalist

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Limits government power to prevent one branch from having too much control.

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Checks and balances

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Introduction to the U.S. Constitution explaining the six purposes of Government.

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Preamble

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Group in early U.S. supporting a strong national government and ratification of the Constitution.

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Federalist

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Three branches of government with distinct powers.

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Separation of power

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Govt power comes from the people.

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popular sovereignty

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Branch of government that creates laws.

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Legislative

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Governance requires adherence to laws; no one is above them.

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Rule of law

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Branch of government interpreting laws made by the legislative branch.

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Judicial

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A government limited by a written constitution.

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Limited government