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| Why is the idea of “checks and balances” important? | So no branch of government will become more powerful than the other branches |
| What is the Bill of Rights? | The first ten amendments to the Constitution |
| What is an amendment? | A change to the Constitution |
| On which issue did Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton disagree the most? | The amount of power the federal government should have |
| What is Social Contract Theory? | The idea that a government receives its authority from the people, and is given powers to maintain order and protect its citizens. |
| According to Social Contract Theory, what can citizens do if they disagree with decisions made by the government? | Change the government by voting new leaders into office |
| Which branch of government has the power to declare war? | The Legislature (Congress) |
| Which branch of government makes the laws? | The Legislature (Congress) |
| Who appoints ambassadors to countries, makes treaties with nations, and appoints judges to the Supreme Court? | The President (with the approval of the Senate) |
| What is the purpose of the elastic clause of the Constitution? | To give Congress additional powers |
