longstanding cultural beliefs and practices.

written in 1215, placed limits on the power of the monarch

a movement of the 1700s that promoted knowledge, reason, and science as a means of improving society

sharing power between the federal and state governments

lawmaking branch, of the government. Powers include establishing taxes, coining money, and regulating trade.

carries out the nation's laws and policies. At the head of this branch are the president and vice president.

elects the president and vice president.

court system

each branch of government has ways to check, or limit, the power of the other branches

argued that a strong national government would take away liberties Americans had fought for in the American Revolution

favored the new Constitution and a strong national government

the first 10 amendments to the Constitution

a change, or addition to a document