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34 Cards in this Set
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magna carta
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barons seeking protection from acts of the king. rights for all (life liberty prosperity)
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charter
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written grant of authority from the king
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bicameral
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2 houses in the colonial legislature
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proprietary
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colonies with king appointed ruler
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Albany plan of union
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delegates have power to raise military and naval forces, make war and peace w NA, regulate tax trade and collect custom duties
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delegates
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reps from each 13 colonies
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repealed
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recalled
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articles of confederation
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established a firm state. ea state kept sovereignty and all rights
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ratification
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formal approval
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presiding officer
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congress chosen leader of the congress
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framers
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group of delegates who attended the Philadelphia convention
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Virginia plan
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called for new gov (leg. (house&senate) exec. Judi.)
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new jersey plan
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unicameral congress, ea state equally represented. limited powers to tax, and regulate trade btwn states
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Connecticut compromise
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smaller senate by reps, larger house based on pop.
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quorum
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majority
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judicial review
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courts decide if gov action is lawful
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delegated powers
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powers granted in constitution
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expressed powers
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Natl gov powers clearly set out in constitution
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implied powers
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not stated but suggested in constitution
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inherent powers
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powers historically possessed
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reserved powers
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not granted or denied
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exclusive powers
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Natl gov only
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concurrent powers
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Natl and state gov possess
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amend 1
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Freedom of speech
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amend 2
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rights to bear arms
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amend 3
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no homeowner forced to house soldiers
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amend 4
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cant search and seizure w out warrant
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amend 5
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criminal proceedings due process eminent doamin
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amend 6
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right to speedy trial and witnesses
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amend 7
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trial by jury in civil cases
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amend 8
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excessive bail and cruel punishment
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amend 9
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construction of constitution
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amend 10
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rights of the states under constitution
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basic principles of constitution
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republicanism: head voted to control everyone
checks and balances individual rights popular sovereignty : power w the people separation of powers federalism: power to central and local gov |
