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13 Cards in this Set
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Limited Government
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A system in which governments powers are restricted and individuals rights are protected
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Representative Government
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A system in which policies are made by officials accountable to the people who elected them
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Charter
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A legal document issued by a monarch or other authoritative power conferring certain rights and powers upon a person, people or corporation
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Bicameral
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Having or consisting of two legislative chambers or houses
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Unicameral
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Having or consisting of one legislative chamber or house
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Boycott
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A method of expressing protest in which people are urged not to use or buy goods and services or deal with certain people or companies
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Constitution
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A plan, often written, that details the rules, functions, and principles of government
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Articles of Confederation
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The first constitution of the United States, adopted by the original 13 states in 1781 and lasting until 1788 when the present constitution was ratified
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Republic
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A democracy in which the supreme power lies with the citizens who vote for officials and representatives responsible for them
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Tariff
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A duty or tax imposed on imported or exported goods
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Ratification
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the formal approval, or act of validating, a constitution, a constitutional amendment, or treaty.
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Federalists
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Supporters of a strong federal Government, as described in the constitution.
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Anti-Federalists
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those who oppose the adoption of the constitution.
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