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anti-federalists
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opposed the new constitution, feared the new constitution would erode fundamental liberties, and argued that the new constitution was a class baased document serving the economic elite
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articles of confederation
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the document which outlines the voluntary agreement between stateds and was adopted as the first plan for a permanent union of the united states
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bill of rights
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the first ten amendmants to the constituion
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checks and balances
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each branch required the consent of the others for manyu of its decisions
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connecticut compromise
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the plan adopted at the constitutional convention to provide for two chambers in congress
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constitution
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a nations basic law. it creates political institutions assigns or divides powers in government, and often provides certain guarantees to citizens. (written or unwritten)
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declaration of independence
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the document used by the signers to announce and justify the revolutionary war and which was specifically designed to enlist the aid of forign nations in revolt
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federalists
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argued for ratification of the constitution. madison hamilton and jay
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natural rights
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rights inherent in human beings, not dependent on governments, which include life, liberty, and property. (Locke - jeffersons dec. of indy)
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new jersey plan
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a plan by some of the delegates to the constitutional convention to provide each state with equal representation in congress
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virginia plan
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a plan by some of the delagates to the constitutional convention to provide each state with a share of congressional seats based on its share of the population
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marbury v. madison
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judicial review was established in this 1803 Supreme court case
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limited government
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the idea that certain things are out of bounds for government because of the natural rights of citizens
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factions
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interest groups arising from the unequal distribution of property or wealth that james madison attacked in feb 10
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Writ of habeas corpus
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a court order requireing jailers to explain to a judge why they are holding a prisoner in custody
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seperation of powers
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an important part of the madisonian model that requireds each of the three branchesof fgobernment, to be relatively independent of the others so that one cannot control the others
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shay's rebellion
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a series of armed attacks on courhouses to prevent judges from forclosing on farms
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republic
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a form of government that derives its power, directly or indirectly from the people. those chosen to govern are accountable to those whom they govern
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federalist papers
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a collection of 85 articles written by hamilton,jay,and madison under the name "publius" to defent the constitution in detail
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judicial review
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the power of the courts to determine whether acts of congress, and by implication the executive, are in accord with the us constitution
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