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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 the governments 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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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 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 separations 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 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 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. |