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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 |
The branch of government that carries out the laws. |
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ratify |
To approve
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inflation |
A steady rise in prices that occurs as money loss 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 and organisation of a nation. |
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compromise |
A situation when groups on each side of an issue |
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Preamble |
The introduction to the constitution of the U.S.A..
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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 approve or refuse something.
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Federalist |
A person who supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution.
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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 right to fair treatment. |
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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 which 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 ate lawful.
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