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The introductory statement to the U.S. Constitution. Begins with “We the People…”
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Changes/additions to the Constitution (there are 27 total, the first 10 are known as the Bill of Rights).
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Dividing the power of the government between national and state governments.
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A system in which the 3 branches have powers that affect and control the other branches so that no one branch becomes too powerful.
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Government based on the consent of the people.
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A political system where the government is prohibited from certain activities, particularly by the U.S. Constitution.
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The 3 branches are kept separate, meaning each branch has roles and responsibilities that separate from the other two branches.
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A system where citizens vote for representatives to make public policy on their behalf.
