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The ancient “rules of the land” document everyone argues about but no one’s actually read cover to cover.
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The Constitution’s dramatic opening scene that basically says, “We’re trying our best, okay?”
3.
Fancy word for “chapter,” but with more politics and fewer happy endings.
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Proof that even the Founding Fathers needed an edit button.
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When a bunch of states agree to something, but only after acting like it was their idea all along.
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The branch that makes the laws and specializes in long debates and short progress.
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The branch that’s supposed to enforce the laws but often ends up explaining them on TV instead.
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The branch that waits until everyone’s mad before deciding what the rules really mean.
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A group of adults who argue professionally and call it democracy.
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Half of Congress, also known as “The Room Where Bills Take Naps.”
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The person blamed for everything, from gas prices to the weather.
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The President’s polite way of saying, “Absolutely not.”
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Congress’s dramatic breakup move: “It’s not me, it’s your crimes.”
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A fancy handshake between countries that lasts right up until someone changes their mind.
