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what was the purpose of the system represented in the diagram. (checks and balances)

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what was the purpose of the system represented in the diagram. (checks and balances)

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A. to limit power of the government
B. to provide powers to the states
C. to protect the rights of the individuals
D. to ensure each state was equally represented

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1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788 (weaknesses-no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade)

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A term used to describe supporters of the Constitution during ratification debates in state legislatures.

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The first ten amendments to the Constitution

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Led by Thomas Jefferson, believed people should have political power, favored strong STATE governments, emphasized agriculture, strict interpretation of the Constitution, pro-French, opposed National Bank

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A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power

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Indicator 1.5                    Explain how the fundamental principle of limited government is protected by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, including democracy, republicanism,federalism, the separation of powers, the system of checks and balances, and individual rights.

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Indicator 1.5                    Explain how the fundamental principle of limited government is protected by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, including democracy, republicanism,federalism, the separation of powers, the system of checks and balances, and individual rights.