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| The protections that the Constitution guarantees to citizens that are accused of crimes |
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| Articles of Confederation |
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| The document that described a new national government for the former American colonies. |
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| The document that describes the government of the United States. |
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| The first 10 changes, or amendments, to the Constitution. These amendments list basic rights and freedoms of Americans that the government cannot take away. |
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| The freedoms of citizens, such as freedom of speech and freedom of religion. In the United States, these freedoms are protected by the Bill of Rights. |
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| Constitutional Convention |
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| The meeting of delegates in Philadelphia in 1787 that made plans for a new and stronger government for the United States. |
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| changes that have been approved and made part of the Constitution. |
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| In the Constitution, ways of limiting the powers of the three parts (branches) of the government. |
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| Parts of government with different kinds of responsibilities and powers. (Ex. Legislative, Executive, Judicial) |
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