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How did James Madison feel about the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
National Government
Refers to the organization through which political authority is exercised at the national level, encompassing all branches and levels of governance.
Veto
The power of a president or governor to reject a bill proposed by a legislature, effectively preventing it from becoming law without further legislative action.
State Legislation
Laws and statutes that are enacted by the legislative bodies of individual states within a federal system, addressing issues within the state's jurisdiction.
Checks and Balances
A system that ensures no single branch of government becomes too powerful, typically through the ability of different branches to check each other's powers.
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