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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 U.S. congress. |
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judicial |
The branch of government that interprets the laws; the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts. |
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executive branch |
The branch of government that carries out the laws; the U.S. President and his or her administration. |
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ratify |
To approve. |
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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 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 of 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 |
The distribution of power in a government between a central government and local government, such as states. |
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Anti-Federalist |
A person who opposed the passage of the U.S. Constitution. |
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Bill of rights |
Amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect citizens' basic rights. |
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amendment |
A change or improvement. |
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due process |
A citizen's treatment through the judicial system. right to fair |
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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 citizens have the power to make political decisions. |
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responsibility |
Being the one who must answer or account for something. |
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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. |
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civic |
The duties related to being a citizen. |