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30 Cards in this Set
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Confederation
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a group of people with common ideas and interests, as in the colonies.
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Articles of Confederation
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it made all of the states one country, yet still gave each state their own power. however, the framers where weary of an all powerful govt, so they were cautious in the powers given.
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Northwest Ordinance of 1787
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provided for the creation of new states. a governor, secretary, and three judges would be named to that area of land, and then when there were 5000 men, the land would become a state and could make their own laws
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Shay's Rebellion
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farmer's protested and wanted to close courts in fear that the creditors would take their farms
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The Great Compromise
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there would be a bicameral legislature, house or reps based on population, and senate with a set number of reps per state
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Popular Sovereignty
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the government derives its power from the consent of the people.
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Limited Government
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the government only has the power that the Constitution gives it.
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Separation of Powers
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three branches of govt with different roles and responsibilities to prevent one from dominating
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Federalism
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the state and federal governments share powers
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Checks and Balances
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the three branches of govt constantly keep each other in line - no one branch becomes too powerful
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Representative Government
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we elect representatives to make decisions for the people
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the Preamble
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explains why the Constitution was drafted. they wanted a fresh start, wanted to establish justice, wanted a strong ntnl govt without being too powerful by making checks and balances
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Senators
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30 years old, 9 years a citizen, resident of the state you are elected in. term = 6 years max
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Representative of the House
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25 years old, citizen for 7 years, resident of the state you are elected in. term = 2 yrs
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President
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natural born citizen, 35 years or older, 14 years a US resident
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Federal Judge
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Impeachment
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conviction of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdimeanors
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The Elastic Clause
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congress can make all laws necessary and proper (extremely flexible), meaning you can change with the times.
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Amendment One
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people have the right to religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
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Amendment Two
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people have the right to bear arms in a state militia
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Amendment Three
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prohibits the quartering of troops
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Amendment Four
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prohibited from unwaranted searches and seizures
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Amendment Five
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rights for the accused to due process of law
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Amendment Six
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have the right to the speedy and public trial by and impartial jury
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Amendment Seven
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Right to trial by jury in most civil cases
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Amendment Eight
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no cruel or unusual punishment or excessive bail and fines
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Amendment Nine
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People get other rights not in the constitution, you aren't limited by the written words
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Amendment Ten
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all powers not delegated to the federal government belong to the states or to the people
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Causes and Effects of Shay's Rebellion
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1. demanded more paper money, tax relief, relief for debtors, and end to imprisonment for debt
2. It swung many people over to demanding a change in the national government |
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Supremacy Clause
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