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Separation of Powers
Challenges of the Constitution
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Social Studies
11th Grade
10/14/2014

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Separation of Powers
Definition
No one branch has more power than another. (Each branch of government has its own power.)
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Checks and Balances
Definition
The outlook of a branch for another branch. (Making sure the other branches are doing their job.)
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Legislative
Definition
Makes laws for our government
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Executive
Definition
Carries out the laws that are passed by the Legislative branch.
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Judicial
Definition
Interprets the laws passed by the Legislative branch.
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Ratify
Definition
Approve
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Amend
Definition
To change
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Article
Definition
Sections of a document (Main subjects)
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When was the Constitution approved by the Convention?
Definition
September 17,1787
Term
On what date was the Constitution approved by the necessary number of states?
Definition
June 21,1788
Term
What do you think the sun represents in Franklin's quotation?
Definition
The United States (The rising of a new nation.)
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What is the purpose of the Preamble?
Definition
It serves as the introduction and lists the major goals to be accomplished.
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How many Articles are in the Constitution?
Definition
7
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What is Article I of the Constitution about?
Definition
Legislative Branch
Term
What is Article II of the Constitution about?
Definition
Executive Branch
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What is Article III of the Constitution about?
Definition
Judicial Branch
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How many Amendments have been added to the Constitution?
Definition
27
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Why have certain phrases or sections been italicized?
Definition
These parts no longer are in effect due to time change or changes to the amendment.
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By whose power was the Constitution written?
Definition
The people of the United States.
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