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the first plan for government of the United States
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the branch of government that makes laws; the U.S. Congress
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the branch of government that interprets the laws, the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts
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the branch of government that carries out the laws, the U.S. President and his or her administration
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a steady rise in prices that occurs as money loses value and things cost more
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a written plan for government that describes the principles and organization of a nation
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a situation when groups on each side of an issue each give in a little to reach an agreement
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the introduction to the Constitution of the United States of America
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the plan to divide the powers and duties of government into separate branches
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the separation of powers in a democracy that gives each branch of government - the legislative, executive, judicial, - some form of authority over the others
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to refuse to approve something
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a person who supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution
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a person who opposed the passage of the U.S. Constitution
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amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect citizens' basic rights
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a change or improvement
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a citizen's right to fair treatment through the judicial system
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the idea that the power of government comes from the consent of the people
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a government in which citizens have the power to make political decisions
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the duties related to being a citizen
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the principle that the law applies to everyone, equally
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the power of the courts to decide whether actions are lawful
