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20 Cards in this Set
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Articles Of Confederaion |
First Gov' t of the united states 2). Weak, difficult to amend. |
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Constitutional Convention |
1787 in philadelphia |
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Unalienable Right |
1). cannot be taken away 2).life, liberty, property |
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Natural Right |
protected individual right |
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limited Government |
the government has only as much power as the people give it , rule of law |
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Federalism |
system of government where power is divided between a central/national government and the state government |
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Judicial Review |
1). power of the supreme court to declare a law of congress or act to the president "unconstitutional" 2).established by Marbury v. madison |
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Separation of powers |
idea that the executive, legislative , and judicial powers should be carried out by different people. 2). prevent the misuse of power |
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Checks & Balances |
way the three branches keep each other in line |
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Popular Sovereignty |
the government receives its power from the people |
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The Constitution |
3 parts; preamble,articles, Amendements |
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Habeas Corpus |
the right to be imprisoned only being told the just cause and reason. 2). protects against unlawful detention |
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Ex Post Facts |
a law which punishes someone for a crime after the crime when it was not illegal at the time unconstitutional. |
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Bill Of Attainder |
punishment for a crime without a trial to prove guilt - unconstitutional
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Due Process Clause |
standard set of procedures must be followed before any action is taken to punish persons accused of breaking the law. |
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Equal Protection Clause |
no person can be treated unfairly or unreasonably under the law |
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Constituional Democracy |
citizens think critically about public issues and participate in public affairs |
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US Census |
counting of the people every 10 years (years ending in zero) |
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Supremacy Clause |
"the supreme law of the land" is constitution,federal laws and treaties |
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Preamble |
1). first part of constitution 2).states the purpose of the constitution. |
