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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 |
1787 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 pf congress or act of the President "unconstitutional;" 2) established by Marbury v. Madison |
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Checks and Balances |
way the three branches keep each other in line |
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The Constitution |
3 parts: Preamble, Articles, Amendements |
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Separation of powers |
1) idea that the executive, legislative, & judicial powers should be carried out by different people; 2) prevent the misuse of power |
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Popular Sovereignty |
the government receives its power from the people |
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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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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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Constitutional Demorcarcy |
citizens think critically about public issues and participate in public affairs |
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"Supremacy" Clause |
"the supreme law of the land" is constitution, federal laws, and treaties |
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Bill of attainder |
punishment for a crime without a trial to prove guilt- unconstitutional |
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"Equal Protection Under the Law" |
no person can be treated unfairly or unreasonably under the law |
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US Census |
counting of the people every 10 years (years ending zero) |
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Preamble |
1) first part of Constitution; 2) states the purpose of the constitution |
