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A political system in which leaders and representatives acquire political power by means of a competitive struggle for the people's vote. This is the form of government used by nations that are called democratic. ? |
Representative Democracy |
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A system of government in which the limits of political authority are clearly stated and the electorate has the power to remove poor performing governments. ? |
Constitutional Democracy |
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Supreme or Ultimate political authority, government is one that is legally and politically independent of any other government. ? |
Sovereignty |
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The State of being free within society from oppresive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views. ? |
Liberty |
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The __________ of justices agree on the decision and the reasons for the decision ? |
majority |
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(In an election with more than 2 options) the number of votes for the candidate or partry reveiving the greatest number ? |
Plurality |
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A government ruled strictly by religion ? |
Theocracy |
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America's first set of laws. Created a confederte government in which most of the power was vested in the states. Created a weak central government. ? |
Articles of Confederation |
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Rebellion of farmers in Western Massachusetts protesting mortgage foreclosures. It highlighted the need for a strong national government just as the call for the constitutional convention went out. ? |
Shay's Rebellion |
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Decided Representation would be based on population and an upper house which each state would have two senators. ? |
Connecticut Compromise |
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3/5 of the slave states would be counted for determining direct taxation and representation in the house of representatives. ? |
3/5 compromise |
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1. Supporters of the constitution who promoted a strong central government? 2. Opposed the constitution? |
1. Federalists 2. Anti-Federalists |
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Written by Hamilton, Jay, and Madison to support ratification of the constitution? |
The Federalist Papera |
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1. The Institutional Arrangement that assigns Judicial, Executive, and Legislative powers? 2. Allows each branch of government to exercise some form of control over the others? |
1. Separation of Powers 2. Checks and Balances |
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A state level method of direct legislation that gives voters a chance to approve or disapprove proposed legislation or a proposed constitutional amendment? |
Referendum |
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Authority given the courts to review constitutionally or acts by the executive/state/Legislative? |
Judicial Review |
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Bringing charges of wrongdoing against a government official bu the House of Representatives? |
Impeachment |
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The right of the President to withold info from Congress/Refuse to testify |
Executive Privlege |
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The effort to slow the growth of the Federal Government by returning many functions to the states. ? |
Devolution Revolution |
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Established the court's power to rule an act of congress unconstitutional? |
Marbury vs. Madison |