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10 Cards in this Set
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federalist |
a person who supported the passage of the U.S. constitution. |
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anti-federalist |
a person who opposed the passage of the U.S. constitution. |
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bill of rights |
amendments to the U.S. constitution that protect citizens' basic rights. |
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amendment |
a change or improvement. |
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due process |
a ctitzen's right to fair treatment through the judicial system. |
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popular sovereignty |
the idea that the power of government comes from the consent of the people. |
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democracy |
a government in which citizens have the power to make political decisions. |
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civic responsibility |
the duties related to being a citizen. |
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rule of law |
the principle that the law applies to everyone, eqully. |
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judicial review |
the power of the courts to decide whether actions are lawful. |
