Ch. 2: The Constitution The foundation of the American political system rests on the Constitution, a document originally consisting of just seven articles that laid out the basic structure of our government. It established the United States as a federal system composed of three branches: the legislative, the executive, and the judicial. Over time, the Constitution has been amended to account for the growth of the nation and changes to the political system. Vocabulary Declaration of Independence-document approved by representatives of the American colonies in 1776 that stated their grievances against the British monarch and declared their independence.
Ch. 2 Vocabulary
Ch. 2: The Constitution The foundation of the American political system rests on the Constitution, a document originally consisting of just seven articles that laid out the basic structure of our government. It established the United States as a federal system composed of three branches: the legislative, the executive, and the judicial. Over time, the Constitution has been amended to account for the growth of the nation and changes to the political system. Vocabulary Declaration of Independence-document approved by representatives of the American colonies in 1776 that stated their grievances against the British monarch and declared their independence.
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