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| # | Definition | Sets | |
| 1 | the government of the united states. a set of principles (guidelines) that describe the duties and powers of the government. | 5 sets | |
| 2 | the document written in 1787 and ratified in 1788 that sets forth the institutional structure of u.s. government and the tasks these institutions perform. it replaced the articles of confederation. | 4 sets | |
| 3 | the document written in 1787 and ratified in 1788 that sets forth the institutional structure of u.s. government and the tasks these institutions perform. it replaced the articles of confederation. see also constitution and unwritten constitution | 2 sets | |
| 4 | 0 | 2 sets | |
| 5 | document that consists of seven articles that provide a workable framework for our federal government | 2 sets | |
| 6 | the document that set up our current framework for government; written in 1787 and ratified in 1788 | 2 sets | |
| 7 | document that is the foundation of u.s. government providing for national institutions that have separate but not absolute powers | 1 set | |
| 8 | strong central govt. | 1 set | |
| 9 | the document written in 1787 and ratified in 1788 that sets forth the institutional structure of u.s. government and the tasks these institutions perform. it replaced the articles of confederation | 1 set | |
| 10 | document that consists of seven articles that provide a workable framework for our federal gov't | 1 set | |
| 11 | the document that sets up america's framework | 1 set | |
| 12 | the supreme law of our land today | 1 set | |
| 13 | outlines the set up and powers of the government. supreme law of the land. separates the powers into three branches | 1 set | |
| 14 | the united state's written form of government | 1 set | |
| 15 | a set of principles (guidelines) that describe the duties and powers of the government. | 1 set | |
| 16 | placed restrictions upon the government relating to the rights of the people as opposed to restrictings being placed upon the people | 1 set | |
| 17 | supreme law of the land in the united states | 1 set | |
| 18 | *** a document dictating the us's laws, principles, organization, and processes of government. | 1 set | |
| 19 | what document set up the u.s. government? | 1 set | |
| 20 | the constitution of the united states of america is the supreme law of the united states. it is the foundation and source of the legal authority underlying the existence of the united states of america and the federal government of the united states.the constitution defines the three main branches of government: a legislature, bicameral congress; an executive branch led by the president; and a judicial branch headed by the supreme court. it was founded in 1787. | 1 set | |
| 21 | the highest law of the land | 1 set | |
| 22 | constitution with seven articles providing a workable framework for a federal government. | 1 set | |
| 23 | the plan of national government that has a president, congress, and a supreme court. | 1 set | |
| 24 | in 1776 this made the central government strong enough to protect peoples liberties and also divided power between the states. | 1 set | |
| 25 | 1781; written by james madison and alexander hamilton; established governmnet of people, and shared power | 1 set | |
| 26 | the supreme law of the land | 1 set | |
| 27 | fundamental law of the land, establishes legislative executive and judicial branches of government | 1 set | |
| 28 | the document written in 1787 and ratified in 1788 that sets forth the institutional structure of the u.s. government and the tasks these institutions perform. it replaced the articles of confederation. | 1 set | |
| 29 | outlines the set up and powers of the government. it separates the powers into three branches. it is the supreme law of the land. | 1 set | |
| 30 | 美國憲法 the document written by the founders of this country, which establishes the basic structure and functions of the federal government, grants certain specified rights, often called constitutional rights, to the american people, and places limits on the powers and activities of our federal and state governments. the term "u.s. constitution" also includes its amendments. the first ten amendments to the constitution are referred to as the bill of rights. | 1 set | |
| 31 | set of laws adopted by the people of america; established a stronger national government; limited states powers | 1 set | |
| 32 | establishes national government, ensures that the states retain all power not given to the federal government, guarantees basic rights to the american people. | 1 set | |
| 33 | written in 1787 & ratified 1789 | 1 set | |
| 34 | document that set up current framework for gov't - 1787-1789 | 1 set | |
| 35 | 1787, creates a representative democratic republic with three branches of government and a system of checks and balances | 1 set | |
| 36 | the written document that contains the fundamental laws of the nation and the principals of a free, representative democracy | 1 set | |
| 37 | 1787 (later) | 1 set | |
| 38 | replaced the articles of confederation and was the institutional structure of u.s. government and the tasks the institutions perform. | 1 set | |
| 39 | set up our national government with the president, congress and a supreme court. | 1 set | |
| 40 | madison | 1 set | |