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Chapter 8 Study Guide
incriminate
federalism
ratify
popular sovereignty
impeach
checks and balances
electoral college
Bill of Rights
naturalize
separation of powers
limited government
bill
people
override
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the division of power between the federal government and the states
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system under which the federal government has only the powers given
to it by the Constitution
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a plan in Congress takes this form
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to approve an amendment
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division of the national government into three branches, each with its
own powers and responsibilities
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to give evidence against others or oneself
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to complete the legal process for citizenship
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to bring charges of serious wrongdoing by an elected official
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that the people have the right to alter or abolish their government
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ensures no one branch of the national government gains too much
power
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complex system for choosing a United States President
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to check the power of a presidential veto
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where the power of the government comes from
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first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
15. What are the goals (preamble) of the Constitution? _____________________________________________
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16. a. What are the three branches of government? b. Who heads each branch of government? c. What is the
main power of each branch of government?
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17. Name the principles of the Constitution? _____________________________________________________
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18. What rights are guaranteed in the bill of rights? ________________________________________________
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19. What amendment gave the right to vote to 18 year olds? ________________________________________
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Study the do now charts, graphic organizers, and handout how a bill becomes a law.