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20 Cards in this Set
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Articles Of Confederation |
1. First gov't of the United States 2. Weak , Difficult to amend |
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Constitutional Convention |
1887 in Philadelphia |
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Unalienable Rights |
1.Cannot be taken away; 2. Life, liberty property |
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Natural Rights |
Protected individual rights |
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Limited Government |
the government has only as much power as the people give it - rule of law |
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Federalism |
System of government where power is divided between a central/national government and the state governments |
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Judicial Review |
1. Power of the Supreme Court to declare a law of Congress or act of the President "unconstitutional;" 2. Established by Marbury v. Madison |
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Separation Of Powers |
1. Idea that the executive, legislative, & judicial powers different should be carried out by different people; 2. Prevent the misuse of power |
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Check And Balances |
Way the three branches keep each other in line |
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Popular Sovereignty |
the government receives its power from the people |
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The Constitution |
3 part: Preamble, Articles, Amendments |
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Habeas Corpus |
1. the right to be imprisoned only being told the just cause and reason 2. protects against unlawful detention |
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Ex Post Facto |
a law which punishes someone for a crime after the crime when it was not illegal at the time - unconstitutional |
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Bill Of Attainder |
punishment for a crime without a trial to prove guilt - unconstitutional |
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Due Process Clause |
standard set of procedures must be followed before any action is taken to punish persons accused of breaking the law |
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"Equal Protection" Clause |
no person can be treated unfairly or unreasonably under the law |
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Constitutional Democracy |
Citizens think critically about public issues and participate in public affairs |
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US Census |
counting of people every ten years (years ending in zero) |
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"Supremacy Clause" |
"the supreme law of the lands" is constitution, federal laws and treaties |
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Preamble |
1. First part of constitution; 2. States the purpose of the constitution |
