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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. Congrees. |
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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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Rafity |
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 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 of America. |
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Separation of powers |
A plan to divide the powers and duties of government into separate branch. |
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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 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 a improvement. |
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Due process |
A citizen's 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 other 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 review |
The power of the courts to decide weather actions are lawful. |
