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24 Cards in this Set
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Articles of Confederation |
The first plan for government of the United States. |
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legislative |
The branch of government that makes laws, the US congress. |
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judicial |
The branch of government that interprets the laws, the US supreme Court and other courts. |
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executive branch |
The branch of the government that carries out the laws, the US president and his or her administration. |
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ratify |
To approve. |
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inflation |
A steady rise in prices that occurs as money loses value and things cost more. |
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ordinance |
A law. |
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delegate |
A representative. |
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constitution |
A written plan for government that describes the principles and organization of a nation. |
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compromise |
A situation when groups on each side of an issue each give in a little to reach an agreement. |
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Preamble |
The introduction to the constitution of the United States in America. |
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separation of powers |
The plan to divide the powers and duties of government into separate branches. |
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checks and balances |
The separation of powers in a democracy that gives each branch of government the legislative, executive, and judicial some form of authority over the others. |
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veto |
To refuse to approve something. |
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Federalist |
A person who supported the passage of the US constitution. |
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Anti-Federalist |
A person who opposed the passage of the US constitution. |
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Bill of Rights |
Amendments to the US constitution that protect citizens basic rights. |
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amendment |
A change or improvement. |
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due process |
A citizens right to fair treatment through the judicial system. |
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popular sovereignty |
The idea that the power of government comes from the consent of the people. |
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democracy |
A government in which the citizens have the power to make political decisions. |
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civic responsibility |
The duties related to being a citizen. |
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rule of law |
The principle that the law applies to everyone equally. |
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judicial review |
The power of the courts to decide whether actions are lawful. |
