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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 make laws;The US Congress |
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judicial |
The branch of government that interprets the law; The sumpreme court and other court leaders. |
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executive |
The branch of govern 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 loses value and things cost more. |
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Ordanance |
A law |
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delegate |
A represenative. |
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constitution |
A written plan for government that describes the principles and organazation of a nation. |
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compromise |
A situation when groups on each side of a issue each get in a little to reach an agreement. |
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Preamble |
The introduction of 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 ina democracy that gives each branch of government the legislative, executive, judicial some form of authority over the others. |
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veto |
To refuse to approve something. |
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Fedaralist |
A person who supported the Us Constitution |
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Anti-Fedarlist |
A person who opposed the passage of the us Constitution. |
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Bills 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 prcess |
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 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 reveiw |
The power of the courts to decide whether actions are lawful. |
