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| The constitution has been in effect for _________ years |
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| The founding fathers met in secret for ________ months making a new government and changing the __________ of ____________ |
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| 5/articles of confederation |
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| America needed change, and the government had to be __________ to change anything. |
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| Founding Fathers believed in keeping __________ out of government. |
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| ___ people approved the constitution at the constitutional convention ___% owned slaves |
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| Ultimately, the constitution was a compromise and sought to __________ _________ with various groups. |
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| One state turned the constitution down and another passed it by ______ votes. |
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| The first president was _____________ . |
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| The constitution is constantly being updated as our _________ change as a society. |
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| The rule of thumb is that the constituion is the ______ law and ________ can make laws that contradict it. |
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| No stat law can be passed that contradicts the constitution. |
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| The Constitution recognises the need for a strong __________ government and there are things that should be done on a _________ scope. |
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| if a law has been passed by the national government and that law says that it pre-empts local law or state law, the local or state law is no longer enforced |
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| If a law is passed that isn't ___-______, the local law or national law define our responsibilties together or something. |
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| __________ government can pass laws to regulate _________ activity. |
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| traditionally applies to criminal laws or motor vehicle laws |
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| At the time the constitution was approved, there were _________ differences. |
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| Each state must give full _____ and _________ to the laws and descisions of the courts in other states |
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| Privledges and Immunities Clause |
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| puts all citizens on equal footing regarding laws and regulations and can't be discriminated against because they're from another state. |
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| Freedom of speech: Freedom of association: Freedom of religion and from religion |
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