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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 the government that makes laws; U.S. congress. |
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judicidal |
The branch of the government that interprets the laws; United States Supreme Court and other courts. |
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executive branch |
The branch of the government 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 when 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 principals and organization of a nation |
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comprimise |
a situation when group 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 |
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 the 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-Federalists |
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 protects 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 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 principal of the law that applies to everyone, equally |
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judicial review |
the power of the courts ton decide whether actions are lawful |
