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24 Cards in this Set
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articles of confederation |
the first plan for government in the united states |
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legislative |
the branch of government that makes laws, the us congress. |
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judicial |
the branch of government that interprets the laws, the us supreme court and other courts. |
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executive |
the branch of government that carries out the laws, the us 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 of money loses values 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 each give in a little and reach. |
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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 over the authority of 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 us constitution |
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anti federalist |
a person who apposed the passage of the us constitution |
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bill of rights |
amendments to the us constitution that protect citizens basic rights |
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amendment |
a change of an improvement |
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due process |
a citizens right to fair treatment to the judicial system |
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popular sovereignty |
the idea of the power of the government comes from the consent of the people |
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democracy |
a government in which citizens have the power to make political decision |
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civic responsibility |
the duties related to being a citizen |
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rule of law |
the principle of the law applies to everyone equally |
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judicial review |
the power of the courts to decide whether actions are lawful |
