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Unit 5 Constitution

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  • 2/3 of both chambers are need to do this to a veto
    Override
  • The bicameral branch of government that makes laws
    Legislative
  • The president's rejection of a bill
    Veto
  • The branch of government that interprets laws
    Judicial
  • James Madison is father of which document?
    The Constitution
  • The branch of government that carries out laws
    Executive
  • Which document was our first form of government and gave powers to the states?
    The Articles of Confederation
  • We elected members of the House of Representatives. Which principle is this?
    Republicanism
  • The 1215 document limiting the power of the King
    Magna Carta
  • Which document contains the seven principles of government?
    The Constitution
  • Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states. Which principle?
    Limited Government
  • This principle states that power is to be shared between the federal and state governments.
    Federalism
  • To assign someone to a job
    Appoint
  • Which principle did the Anti-Federalists fight for?
    Individual Rights
  • To accuse and try an elected official for high crimes and misdemeanors
    Impeach
  • "We the People" reflects which fundamental principle of the Constitution?
    Popular Sovereignty