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24 Cards in this Set
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bicameral |
a legislature consisting of two parts, or houses |
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unicameral |
one house legislature |
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preamble |
the introduction to the U.S. constitution that describes the six goals of our government |
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Federalists |
Supporters of the U.S. Constitution who favored a strong federal government. |
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Anti-federalists |
Those who opposed ratifying the constitution without the addition of a Bill of Rights to protect citizens from an overpowering federal government. |
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legislative branch |
The branch of government responsible for making laws. |
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executive branch |
The branch of government responsible for carrying out the laws. |
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judicial branch |
The branch of government responsible for interpreting the laws. |
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confederation |
a group of individuals or state governments who band together for a common purpose. |
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ratified |
approved |
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amend |
to change |
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constitution |
a written plan for government |
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delegates |
representatives |
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Articles of Confederation |
the first constitution of the United States that featured a weak federal government |
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monarchy |
a government ruled by a king or queen |
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democracy |
a government where the citizens hold the power to rule |
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judicial review |
the process where the Supreme Court decides whether laws or actions by the government are allowed by the constitution. |
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cabinet |
a group of presidential advisors that includes the head of 15 top-level executive departments |
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electoral college |
an indirect method of election where states appoint electors who then vote for one of the major candidates |
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veto |
refuse to sign |
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expressed powers |
specific power listed in the constitution in the first 17 clauses of the constitution |
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implied powers |
powers that Congress has that are not described in the constitution but may be "necessary and proper" as stated in clause 18 |
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Bill of Rights |
The first ten amendments of the constitution that were added in 1791. |
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checks and balances |
a system where each branch of government is able to check, or restrain the power of the others |
