1. Define the constitution.. In your own words. (3-5 sentences.)
The Constitution defines the Government and places limits on it's power. There are 435 members in the House of Representatives and 100 Senators. It protects our rights. It's purpose was to replace the Articles of Confederation with a new framework of government. It states what the powers of the national government are as well as the powers of the state governments.
2. How would your life be without the constitution?
Well, one thing the constitution does is it explains the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. If we didn't have the constitution to explain how each of these worked, we would not have the balance of powers between them. Without the balance of powers there would be a definite power struggle with no law of the land to guide us.
3. define the following words:
Ratification - a state of being.
Federalism - the federal principle of the government.
Federalist / antifederalist
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