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Annapolis convention
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Meeting of delegates in Maryland in 1786 that resulted in the gathering of a constitutional convention
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Antifederalists
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Persons who opposed the ratification of the constitution in 1787&88 no strong central govt
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Constitutionalism
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The belief in limiting govt power by a written charter
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Colony
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A territory under direct control of a parent state
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John locke
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Philosopher whose ideas about political legitimacy influences the American founders
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Articals of confederation
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The first constitution; states had to I much power
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Shays rebelion
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The revolt of farmers from mass in 1786/87 over the lack of economic relief; stronger central govt was necessary
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Northwest ordinance
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Provided for the development and government of lands west of Pensilvania
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Virginia plan
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Proposed at the constitutional convention in 1787 called for a strong central govt
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Articals of confederation
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The first constitution; states had to I much power
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Shays rebelion
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The revolt of farmers from mass in 1786/87 over the lack of economic relief; stronger central govt was necessary
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Northwest ordinance
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Provided for the development and government of lands west of Pensilvania
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Virginia plan
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Proposed at the constitutional convention in 1787 called for a strong central govt
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New Jersey plan
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Opposition to virginia plan; strong state govts
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Colony
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A territory under direct control of a parent state
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John locke
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Philosopher whose ideas about political legitimacy influences the American founders
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Articals of confederation
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The first constitution; states had to I much power
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Shays rebelion
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The revolt of farmers from mass in 1786/87 over the lack of economic relief; stronger central govt was necessary
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Northwest ordinance
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Provided for the development and government of lands west of Pensilvania
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Virginia plan
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Proposed at the constitutional convention in 1787 called for a strong central govt
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New Jersey plan
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Opposition to virginia plan; strong state govts
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Great compromise
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Aka ct compromise. To accept representation by population in the house and by states in the senate
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Colony
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A territory under direct control of a parent state
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John locke
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Philosopher whose ideas about political legitimacy influences the American founders
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Articals of confederation
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The first constitution; states had to I much power
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Shays rebelion
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The revolt of farmers from mass in 1786/87 over the lack of economic relief; stronger central govt was necessary
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Northwest ordinance
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Provided for the development and government of lands west of Pensilvania
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Virginia plan
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Proposed at the constitutional convention in 1787 called for a strong central govt
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New Jersey plan
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Opposition to virginia plan; strong state govts
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Great compromise
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Aka ct compromise. To accept representation by population in the house and by states in the senate
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Three-fifths compromise
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Slaves counts for 3/5ths of a person with reguards to congressional representation
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Colony
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A territory under direct control of a parent state
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John locke
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Philosopher whose ideas about political legitimacy influences the American founders
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Articals of confederation
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The first constitution; states had to I much power
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Shays rebelion
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The revolt of farmers from mass in 1786/87 over the lack of economic relief; stronger central govt was necessary
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Northwest ordinance
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Provided for the development and government of lands west of Pensilvania
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Virginia plan
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Proposed at the constitutional convention in 1787 called for a strong central govt
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New Jersey plan
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Opposition to virginia plan; strong state govts
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Great compromise
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Aka ct compromise. To accept representation by population in the house and by states in the senate
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Three-fifths compromise
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Slaves counts for 3/5ths of a person with reguards to congressional representation
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The Federalist
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85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, john jay, and James Madison. Urges the ratification of the constitution
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Colony
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A territory under direct control of a parent state
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Republican ( representative government)
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People elect representatives to make decisions in their place
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John locke
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Philosopher whose ideas about political legitimacy influences the American founders
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Articals of confederation
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The first constitution; states had to I much power
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Shays rebelion
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The revolt of farmers from mass in 1786/87 over the lack of economic relief; stronger central govt was necessary
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Northwest ordinance
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Provided for the development and government of lands west of Pensilvania
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Virginia plan
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Proposed at the constitutional convention in 1787 called for a strong central govt
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New Jersey plan
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Opposition to virginia plan; strong state govts
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Great compromise
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Aka ct compromise. To accept representation by population in the house and by states in the senate
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Three-fifths compromise
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Slaves counts for 3/5ths of a person with reguards to congressional representation
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The Federalist
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85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, john jay, and James Madison. Urges the ratification of the constitution
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Colony
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A territory under direct control of a parent state
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Republican ( representative government)
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People elect representatives to make decisions in their place
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Check and balances
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A system of separate institutions sharing some powers that the constitution mandates for the national govt. Purpose to need power divided among 3 branches: legislative, judicial, executive
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John locke
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Philosopher whose ideas about political legitimacy influences the American founders
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Articals of confederation
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The first constitution; states had to I much power
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Shays rebelion
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The revolt of farmers from mass in 1786/87 over the lack of economic relief; stronger central govt was necessary
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Northwest ordinance
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Provided for the development and government of lands west of Pensilvania
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Virginia plan
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Proposed at the constitutional convention in 1787 called for a strong central govt
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New Jersey plan
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Opposition to virginia plan; strong state govts
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Great compromise
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Aka ct compromise. To accept representation by population in the house and by states in the senate
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Three-fifths compromise
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Slaves counts for 3/5ths of a person with reguards to congressional representation
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The Federalist
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85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, john jay, and James Madison. Urges the ratification of the constitution
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Colony
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A territory under direct control of a parent state
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Republican ( representative government)
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People elect representatives to make decisions in their place
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Check and balances
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A system of separate institutions sharing some powers that the constitution mandates for the national govt. Purpose to need power divided among 3 branches: legislative, judicial, executive
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Commerce clause
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Gives congress the authority to regulate the country's economic environment
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John locke
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Philosopher whose ideas about political legitimacy influences the American founders
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Articals of confederation
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The first constitution; states had to I much power
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Shays rebelion
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The revolt of farmers from mass in 1786/87 over the lack of economic relief; stronger central govt was necessary
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Northwest ordinance
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Provided for the development and government of lands west of Pensilvania
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Virginia plan
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Proposed at the constitutional convention in 1787 called for a strong central govt
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New Jersey plan
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Opposition to virginia plan; strong state govts
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Great compromise
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Aka ct compromise. To accept representation by population in the house and by states in the senate
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Three-fifths compromise
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Slaves counts for 3/5ths of a person with reguards to congressional representation
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The Federalist
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85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, john jay, and James Madison. Urges the ratification of the constitution
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Colony
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A territory under direct control of a parent state
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Republican ( representative government)
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People elect representatives to make decisions in their place
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Check and balances
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A system of separate institutions sharing some powers that the constitution mandates for the national govt. Purpose to need power divided among 3 branches: legislative, judicial, executive
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Commerce clause
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Gives congress the authority to regulate the country's economic environment
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Necessary and proper clause
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The "elastic clause" the source of implementing powers for the national government.
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John locke
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Philosopher whose ideas about political legitimacy influences the American founders
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Articals of confederation
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The first constitution; states had to I much power
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Shays rebelion
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The revolt of farmers from mass in 1786/87 over the lack of economic relief; stronger central govt was necessary
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Northwest ordinance
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Provided for the development and government of lands west of Pensilvania
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Virginia plan
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Proposed at the constitutional convention in 1787 called for a strong central govt
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New Jersey plan
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Opposition to virginia plan; strong state govts
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Great compromise
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Aka ct compromise. To accept representation by population in the house and by states in the senate
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Three-fifths compromise
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Slaves counts for 3/5ths of a person with reguards to congressional representation
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The Federalist
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85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, john jay, and James Madison. Urges the ratification of the constitution
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Colony
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A territory under direct control of a parent state
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Republican ( representative government)
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People elect representatives to make decisions in their place
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Check and balances
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A system of separate institutions sharing some powers that the constitution mandates for the national govt. Purpose to need power divided among 3 branches: legislative, judicial, executive
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Commerce clause
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Gives congress the authority to regulate the country's economic environment
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Necessary and proper clause
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The "elastic clause" the source of implementing powers for the national government.
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Writ of mandamuz
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Order by a court to a public official to preform a non discretionary or ministerial act
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John locke
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Philosopher whose ideas about political legitimacy influences the American founders
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Articals of confederation
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The first constitution; states had to I much power
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Shays rebelion
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The revolt of farmers from mass in 1786/87 over the lack of economic relief; stronger central govt was necessary
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Northwest ordinance
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Provided for the development and government of lands west of Pensilvania
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Virginia plan
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Proposed at the constitutional convention in 1787 called for a strong central govt
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New Jersey plan
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Opposition to virginia plan; strong state govts
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Great compromise
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Aka ct compromise. To accept representation by population in the house and by states in the senate
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Three-fifths compromise
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Slaves counts for 3/5ths of a person with reguards to congressional representation
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The Federalist
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85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, john jay, and James Madison. Urges the ratification of the constitution
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Colony
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A territory under direct control of a parent state
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Republican ( representative government)
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People elect representatives to make decisions in their place
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Check and balances
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A system of separate institutions sharing some powers that the constitution mandates for the national govt. Purpose to need power divided among 3 branches: legislative, judicial, executive
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Commerce clause
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Gives congress the authority to regulate the country's economic environment
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Necessary and proper clause
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The "elastic clause" the source of implementing powers for the national government.
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Writ of mandamuz
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Order by a court to a public official to preform a non discretionary or ministerial act
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Marburg v madison
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1803 establishing the supreme courts power of judicial review
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John locke
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Philosopher whose ideas about political legitimacy influences the American founders
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Articals of confederation
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The first constitution; states had to I much power
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Shays rebelion
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The revolt of farmers from mass in 1786/87 over the lack of economic relief; stronger central govt was necessary
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Northwest ordinance
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Provided for the development and government of lands west of Pensilvania
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Virginia plan
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Proposed at the constitutional convention in 1787 called for a strong central govt
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New Jersey plan
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Opposition to virginia plan; strong state govts
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Great compromise
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Aka ct compromise. To accept representation by population in the house and by states in the senate
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Three-fifths compromise
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Slaves counts for 3/5ths of a person with reguards to congressional representation
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The Federalist
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85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, john jay, and James Madison. Urges the ratification of the constitution
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Colony
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A territory under direct control of a parent state
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Republican ( representative government)
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People elect representatives to make decisions in their place
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Check and balances
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A system of separate institutions sharing some powers that the constitution mandates for the national govt. Purpose to need power divided among 3 branches: legislative, judicial, executive
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Commerce clause
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Gives congress the authority to regulate the country's economic environment
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Necessary and proper clause
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The "elastic clause" the source of implementing powers for the national government.
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Writ of mandamuz
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Order by a court to a public official to preform a non discretionary or ministerial act
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Marburg v madison
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1803 establishing the supreme courts power of judicial review
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Original jurisdiction
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Authority of a court over cases that begin in that court
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John locke
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Philosopher whose ideas about political legitimacy influences the American founders
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Articals of confederation
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The first constitution; states had to I much power
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Shays rebelion
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The revolt of farmers from mass in 1786/87 over the lack of economic relief; stronger central govt was necessary
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Northwest ordinance
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Provided for the development and government of lands west of Pensilvania
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Virginia plan
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Proposed at the constitutional convention in 1787 called for a strong central govt
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New Jersey plan
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Opposition to virginia plan; strong state govts
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Great compromise
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Aka ct compromise. To accept representation by population in the house and by states in the senate
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Three-fifths compromise
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Slaves counts for 3/5ths of a person with reguards to congressional representation
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The Federalist
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85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, john jay, and James Madison. Urges the ratification of the constitution
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Colony
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A territory under direct control of a parent state
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Republican ( representative government)
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People elect representatives to make decisions in their place
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Check and balances
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A system of separate institutions sharing some powers that the constitution mandates for the national govt. Purpose to need power divided among 3 branches: legislative, judicial, executive
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Commerce clause
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Gives congress the authority to regulate the country's economic environment
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Necessary and proper clause
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The "elastic clause" the source of implementing powers for the national government.
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Writ of mandamuz
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Order by a court to a public official to preform a non discretionary or ministerial act
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Marburg v madison
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1803 establishing the supreme courts power of judicial review
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Original jurisdiction
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Authority of a court over cases that begin in that court
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Appellate jurisdiction
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Includes cases a court relieves from lower courts
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John locke
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Philosopher whose ideas about political legitimacy influences the American founders
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Articals of confederation
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The first constitution; states had to I much power
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Shays rebelion
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The revolt of farmers from mass in 1786/87 over the lack of economic relief; stronger central govt was necessary
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Northwest ordinance
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Provided for the development and government of lands west of Pensilvania
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Virginia plan
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Proposed at the constitutional convention in 1787 called for a strong central govt
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New Jersey plan
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Opposition to virginia plan; strong state govts
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Great compromise
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Aka ct compromise. To accept representation by population in the house and by states in the senate
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Three-fifths compromise
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Slaves counts for 3/5ths of a person with reguards to congressional representation
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The Federalist
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85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, john jay, and James Madison. Urges the ratification of the constitution
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Colony
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A territory under direct control of a parent state
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Republican ( representative government)
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People elect representatives to make decisions in their place
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Check and balances
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A system of separate institutions sharing some powers that the constitution mandates for the national govt. Purpose to need power divided among 3 branches: legislative, judicial, executive
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Commerce clause
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Gives congress the authority to regulate the country's economic environment
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Necessary and proper clause
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The "elastic clause" the source of implementing powers for the national government.
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Writ of mandamuz
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Order by a court to a public official to preform a non discretionary or ministerial act
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Marburg v madison
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1803 establishing the supreme courts power of judicial review
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Original jurisdiction
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Authority of a court over cases that begin in that court
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Appellate jurisdiction
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Includes cases a court relieves from lower courts
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Judicial revjew
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The authority of courts to set aside a legislative act as being in violation of the constitution
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John locke
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Philosopher whose ideas about political legitimacy influences the American founders
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Articals of confederation
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The first constitution; states had to I much power
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Shays rebelion
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The revolt of farmers from mass in 1786/87 over the lack of economic relief; stronger central govt was necessary
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Northwest ordinance
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Provided for the development and government of lands west of Pensilvania
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|
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Virginia plan
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Proposed at the constitutional convention in 1787 called for a strong central govt
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New Jersey plan
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Opposition to virginia plan; strong state govts
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|
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Great compromise
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Aka ct compromise. To accept representation by population in the house and by states in the senate
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|
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Three-fifths compromise
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Slaves counts for 3/5ths of a person with reguards to congressional representation
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The Federalist
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85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, john jay, and James Madison. Urges the ratification of the constitution
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|
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Colony
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A territory under direct control of a parent state
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Republican ( representative government)
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People elect representatives to make decisions in their place
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Check and balances
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A system of separate institutions sharing some powers that the constitution mandates for the national govt. Purpose to need power divided among 3 branches: legislative, judicial, executive
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Commerce clause
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Gives congress the authority to regulate the country's economic environment
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Necessary and proper clause
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The "elastic clause" the source of implementing powers for the national government.
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Writ of mandamuz
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Order by a court to a public official to preform a non discretionary or ministerial act
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Marburg v madison
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1803 establishing the supreme courts power of judicial review
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Original jurisdiction
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Authority of a court over cases that begin in that court
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Appellate jurisdiction
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Includes cases a court relieves from lower courts
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Judicial revjew
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The authority of courts to set aside a legislative act as being in violation of the constitution
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Kentucky and virginia resolution
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A challenge to nation supremacy, these state documents declared states to be the final authority on the meaning of the consirition
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John locke
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Philosopher whose ideas about political legitimacy influences the American founders
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Articals of confederation
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The first constitution; states had to I much power
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Shays rebelion
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The revolt of farmers from mass in 1786/87 over the lack of economic relief; stronger central govt was necessary
|
|
|
Northwest ordinance
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Provided for the development and government of lands west of Pensilvania
|
|
|
Virginia plan
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Proposed at the constitutional convention in 1787 called for a strong central govt
|
|
|
New Jersey plan
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Opposition to virginia plan; strong state govts
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|
|
Great compromise
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Aka ct compromise. To accept representation by population in the house and by states in the senate
|
|
|
Three-fifths compromise
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Slaves counts for 3/5ths of a person with reguards to congressional representation
|
|
|
The Federalist
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85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, john jay, and James Madison. Urges the ratification of the constitution
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Federalism
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A system of govt in which both the national and state governments share power within the same political system
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Federalism
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A system of govt in which both the national and state governments share power within the same political system
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Confederation
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A loose association of states in which dominate political power lies with the member states and not with the central govt
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Federalism
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A system of govt in which both the national and state governments share power within the same political system
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Confederation
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A loose association of states in which dominate political power lies with the member states and not with the central govt
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Unitary system
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A system of govt in which principle power lies at the level of. National govt rather than at the level of some smaller unit within the political system
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Federalism
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A system of govt in which both the national and state governments share power within the same political system
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Confederation
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A loose association of states in which dominate political power lies with the member states and not with the central govt
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Unitary system
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A system of govt in which principle power lies at the level of. National govt rather than at the level of some smaller unit within the political system
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Interstate compact
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A formal agreement between states designed to solve a problem facing more than one state when such An agreement is necessary because political problems are not limited by geographic boundaries
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Electoral college
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Institution establishes by the constitution for electing the president And the Vice President and whose members- electors chosen by voters- Actually elect the president and Vice President
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New federalism
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A view of federalism that posits and expanded role for state and local govts and holds the state and local govts should be entrusted with greater responsibilities
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Delegated powers
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Legal authority that the people in the states granted to the national govt for certain purposes by ratifying the constitution, delegates powers can be either express or implied
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Delegated powers
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Legal authority that the people in the states granted to the national govt for certain purposes by ratifying the constitution, delegates powers can be either express or implied
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Express poweds
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Powers specifically enumerated in the constitution as belonging to the national govt
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Delegated powers
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Legal authority that the people in the states granted to the national govt for certain purposes by ratifying the constitution, delegates powers can be either express or implied
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Express poweds
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Powers specifically enumerated in the constitution as belonging to the national govt
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Implied powers
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Powers of national govt that are not specifically cited in the constitution but are implicit in powers expressly granted by the constitution
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Delegated powers
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Legal authority that the people in the states granted to the national govt for certain purposes by ratifying the constitution, delegates powers can be either express or implied
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Express poweds
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Powers specifically enumerated in the constitution as belonging to the national govt
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Implied powers
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Powers of national govt that are not specifically cited in the constitution but are implicit in powers expressly granted by the constitution
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McCullough v maryland
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The constitutionality of a national bank and solidified national power by confirming that the federal govt can exercise implied powers to carry out legit and otherwise constitutional ends
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Delegated powers
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Legal authority that the people in the states granted to the national govt for certain purposes by ratifying the constitution, delegates powers can be either express or implied
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Express poweds
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Powers specifically enumerated in the constitution as belonging to the national govt
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Implied powers
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Powers of national govt that are not specifically cited in the constitution but are implicit in powers expressly granted by the constitution
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McCullough v maryland
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The constitutionality of a national bank and solidified national power by confirming that the federal govt can exercise implied powers to carry out legit and otherwise constitutional ends
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Reserved powers
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Powers not specifically prohibited to the stages and not delegated to the national govt by the constitution
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Delegated powers
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Legal authority that the people in the states granted to the national govt for certain purposes by ratifying the constitution, delegates powers can be either express or implied
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Express poweds
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Powers specifically enumerated in the constitution as belonging to the national govt
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Implied powers
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Powers of national govt that are not specifically cited in the constitution but are implicit in powers expressly granted by the constitution
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McCullough v maryland
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The constitutionality of a national bank and solidified national power by confirming that the federal govt can exercise implied powers to carry out legit and otherwise constitutional ends
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Reserved powers
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Powers not specifically prohibited to the stages and not delegated to the national govt by the constitution
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10th amendment
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Reserves to the states powers not prohibited to then and not delegated to the national govt
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Delegated powers
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Legal authority that the people in the states granted to the national govt for certain purposes by ratifying the constitution, delegates powers can be either express or implied
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Express poweds
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Powers specifically enumerated in the constitution as belonging to the national govt
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Implied powers
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Powers of national govt that are not specifically cited in the constitution but are implicit in powers expressly granted by the constitution
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McCullough v maryland
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The constitutionality of a national bank and solidified national power by confirming that the federal govt can exercise implied powers to carry out legit and otherwise constitutional ends
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Reserved powers
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Powers not specifically prohibited to the stages and not delegated to the national govt by the constitution
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10th amendment
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Reserves to the states powers not prohibited to then and not delegated to the national govt
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Home rule
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A legal status in which local govts can determine for themselves within broad parameters their own powers and functions without interference from the state govt
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Delegated powers
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Legal authority that the people in the states granted to the national govt for certain purposes by ratifying the constitution, delegates powers can be either express or implied
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Express poweds
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Powers specifically enumerated in the constitution as belonging to the national govt
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Implied powers
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Powers of national govt that are not specifically cited in the constitution but are implicit in powers expressly granted by the constitution
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McCullough v maryland
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The constitutionality of a national bank and solidified national power by confirming that the federal govt can exercise implied powers to carry out legit and otherwise constitutional ends
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Reserved powers
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Powers not specifically prohibited to the stages and not delegated to the national govt by the constitution
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10th amendment
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Reserves to the states powers not prohibited to then and not delegated to the national govt
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Home rule
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A legal status in which local govts can determine for themselves within broad parameters their own powers and functions without interference from the state govt
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Mayor-council
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A form of govt at the local level that mirrors the executive-legislative structure at the state and national levels where the mayor had executive powers and the council legislative powers
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Delegated powers
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Legal authority that the people in the states granted to the national govt for certain purposes by ratifying the constitution, delegates powers can be either express or implied
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Express poweds
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Powers specifically enumerated in the constitution as belonging to the national govt
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Implied powers
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Powers of national govt that are not specifically cited in the constitution but are implicit in powers expressly granted by the constitution
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McCullough v maryland
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The constitutionality of a national bank and solidified national power by confirming that the federal govt can exercise implied powers to carry out legit and otherwise constitutional ends
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Reserved powers
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Powers not specifically prohibited to the stages and not delegated to the national govt by the constitution
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10th amendment
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Reserves to the states powers not prohibited to then and not delegated to the national govt
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Home rule
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A legal status in which local govts can determine for themselves within broad parameters their own powers and functions without interference from the state govt
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Mayor-council
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A form of govt at the local level that mirrors the executive-legislative structure at the state and national levels where the mayor had executive powers and the council legislative powers
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Council-manager
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Local level of govt where an elected council exercises legislative powers and hires a city manager to preform executive and administrative duties
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Delegated powers
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Legal authority that the people in the states granted to the national govt for certain purposes by ratifying the constitution, delegates powers can be either express or implied
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Express poweds
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Powers specifically enumerated in the constitution as belonging to the national govt
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Implied powers
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Powers of national govt that are not specifically cited in the constitution but are implicit in powers expressly granted by the constitution
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McCullough v maryland
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The constitutionality of a national bank and solidified national power by confirming that the federal govt can exercise implied powers to carry out legit and otherwise constitutional ends
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Reserved powers
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Powers not specifically prohibited to the stages and not delegated to the national govt by the constitution
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10th amendment
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Reserves to the states powers not prohibited to then and not delegated to the national govt
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Home rule
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A legal status in which local govts can determine for themselves within broad parameters their own powers and functions without interference from the state govt
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Mayor-council
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A form of govt at the local level that mirrors the executive-legislative structure at the state and national levels where the mayor had executive powers and the council legislative powers
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Council-manager
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Local level of govt where an elected council exercises legislative powers and hires a city manager to preform executive and administrative duties
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Dual federalism
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A national and state govts are separate and independent from each other, with each level exercising it's own powers in it's own jurisdiction
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Cooperative federalism
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A model of federalism that features intertwining relationships and shares areas of responsibility between the national and state and local govts
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Cooperative federalism
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A model of federalism that features intertwining relationships and shares areas of responsibility between the national and state and local govts
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16th amwndment
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Gave congress the power to tax incomes and thereby massively increase the potential revenue available to the national govt
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Cooperative federalism
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A model of federalism that features intertwining relationships and shares areas of responsibility between the national and state and local govts
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16th amwndment
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Gave congress the power to tax incomes and thereby massively increase the potential revenue available to the national govt
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Categorical grant-in-aid
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Transfers of cash from the national to state/ local govts for some specific purpose.
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Cooperative federalism
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A model of federalism that features intertwining relationships and shares areas of responsibility between the national and state and local govts
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16th amwndment
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Gave congress the power to tax incomes and thereby massively increase the potential revenue available to the national govt
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Categorical grant-in-aid
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Transfers of cash from the national to state/ local govts for some specific purpose.
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Block grant
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Transfers of cash from the national govt to state/ local govts in which state and local officials are allowed discretion in spending the money
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14th amendment
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1868. Applied the bill of rights to the stars
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14th amendment
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1868. Applied the bill of rights to the stars
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1st amendment
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Freedom of speech,press and assembly
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14th amendment
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1868. Applied the bill of rights to the stars
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1st amendment
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Freedom of speech,press and assembly
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Clear and present danger test
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To determine when speech could be suppressed under the 1st amendment
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14th amendment
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1868. Applied the bill of rights to the stars
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1st amendment
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Freedom of speech,press and assembly
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Clear and present danger test
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To determine when speech could be suppressed under the 1st amendment
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Incitement test
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Courts current test for the 1st amendment restrictions that asks whether a speech act attempts to it is likely to incite lawless action
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14th amendment
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1868. Applied the bill of rights to the stars
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1st amendment
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Freedom of speech,press and assembly
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Clear and present danger test
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To determine when speech could be suppressed under the 1st amendment
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Incitement test
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Courts current test for the 1st amendment restrictions that asks whether a speech act attempts to it is likely to incite lawless action
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Prior restraint
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Official censorship before something is said or publishes or censorship that halts publication already underway is judged unconstitutional today under the 1st amendment
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Obscenity
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Certain pornographic portrayals of sexual acts not protected my the 1st amendment
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14th amendment
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1868. Applied the bill of rights to the stars
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1st amendment
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Freedom of speech,press and assembly
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Clear and present danger test
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To determine when speech could be suppressed under the 1st amendment
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Incitement test
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Courts current test for the 1st amendment restrictions that asks whether a speech act attempts to it is likely to incite lawless action
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Prior restraint
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Official censorship before something is said or publishes or censorship that halts publication already underway is judged unconstitutional today under the 1st amendment
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Obscenity
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Certain pornographic portrayals of sexual acts not protected my the 1st amendment
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Libel
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Defamation of a persons character or reputation, not protected by the 1st amendment
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14th amendment
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1868. Applied the bill of rights to the stars
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1st amendment
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Freedom of speech,press and assembly
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Clear and present danger test
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To determine when speech could be suppressed under the 1st amendment
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Incitement test
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Courts current test for the 1st amendment restrictions that asks whether a speech act attempts to it is likely to incite lawless action
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Prior restraint
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Official censorship before something is said or publishes or censorship that halts publication already underway is judged unconstitutional today under the 1st amendment
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Obscenity
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Certain pornographic portrayals of sexual acts not protected my the 1st amendment
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Libel
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Defamation of a persons character or reputation, not protected by the 1st amendment
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Symbolic speech
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A speech act that centers on action or performance to communicate a point rather than on words
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Free exercise clause
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Provision of the first amendment guaranteeing religious freedom
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Free exercise clause
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Provision of the first amendment guaranteeing religious freedom
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Establishment clause
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Provision of the first amendment barring govt support of religion
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Lemon test
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Determines when a statute violates the establishment clause
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Legal guilt
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The concept that a defendants factual guilt be established in accordance with the laws and the constitution before criminal penalties can be applied
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Legal guilt
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The concept that a defendants factual guilt be established in accordance with the laws and the constitution before criminal penalties can be applied
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Presumption of justice
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A concept in criminal procedure that places the burden of proof in establishing guilt on the government
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Legal guilt
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The concept that a defendants factual guilt be established in accordance with the laws and the constitution before criminal penalties can be applied
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Presumption of justice
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A concept in criminal procedure that places the burden of proof in establishing guilt on the government
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Ex post facto laws
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Laws that and an act a crime after it was committed or increase the punishment for a crime already committed-- prohibited my constitution
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Legal guilt
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The concept that a defendants factual guilt be established in accordance with the laws and the constitution before criminal penalties can be applied
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Presumption of justice
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A concept in criminal procedure that places the burden of proof in establishing guilt on the government
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Ex post facto laws
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Laws that and an act a crime after it was committed or increase the punishment for a crime already committed-- prohibited my constitution
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Bill of attainder
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A law that punishes an individual and bypasses the procedural safeguards of the legal process-- prohibited my constitution
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Legal guilt
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The concept that a defendants factual guilt be established in accordance with the laws and the constitution before criminal penalties can be applied
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Presumption of justice
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A concept in criminal procedure that places the burden of proof in establishing guilt on the government
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Ex post facto laws
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Laws that and an act a crime after it was committed or increase the punishment for a crime already committed-- prohibited my constitution
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Bill of attainder
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A law that punishes an individual and bypasses the procedural safeguards of the legal process-- prohibited my constitution
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4th amendment
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Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures of persons and their property
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Legal guilt
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The concept that a defendants factual guilt be established in accordance with the laws and the constitution before criminal penalties can be applied
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Presumption of justice
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A concept in criminal procedure that places the burden of proof in establishing guilt on the government
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Ex post facto laws
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Laws that and an act a crime after it was committed or increase the punishment for a crime already committed-- prohibited my constitution
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Bill of attainder
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A law that punishes an individual and bypasses the procedural safeguards of the legal process-- prohibited my constitution
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4th amendment
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Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures of persons and their property
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Warrent
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Official authorization for government action
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Legal guilt
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The concept that a defendants factual guilt be established in accordance with the laws and the constitution before criminal penalties can be applied
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Presumption of justice
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A concept in criminal procedure that places the burden of proof in establishing guilt on the government
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Ex post facto laws
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Laws that and an act a crime after it was committed or increase the punishment for a crime already committed-- prohibited my constitution
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Bill of attainder
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A law that punishes an individual and bypasses the procedural safeguards of the legal process-- prohibited my constitution
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4th amendment
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Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures of persons and their property
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Warrent
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Official authorization for government action
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Probable cause
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A standard used im determining when police can conduct arrests and searches
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Exclusionary rule
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Prevents the state from bringing evidence against a defendant when that evidence was obtained illegally
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Exclusionary rule
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Prevents the state from bringing evidence against a defendant when that evidence was obtained illegally
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Miranda rights
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Requirements to protect a suspect during a police interrogation
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Exclusionary rule
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Prevents the state from bringing evidence against a defendant when that evidence was obtained illegally
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Miranda rights
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Requirements to protect a suspect during a police interrogation
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Plea bargain
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A deal with the prosecutor to obtain fewer or lesser charges or a lighter sentence
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Exclusionary rule
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Prevents the state from bringing evidence against a defendant when that evidence was obtained illegally
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Miranda rights
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Requirements to protect a suspect during a police interrogation
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Plea bargain
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A deal with the prosecutor to obtain fewer or lesser charges or a lighter sentence
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6th amendment
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To have a right to council
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Exclusionary rule
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Prevents the state from bringing evidence against a defendant when that evidence was obtained illegally
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Miranda rights
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Requirements to protect a suspect during a police interrogation
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Plea bargain
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A deal with the prosecutor to obtain fewer or lesser charges or a lighter sentence
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6th amendment
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To have a right to council
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Capital case
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A criminal proceeding in which the defendant is on trial for his or her life
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Exclusionary rule
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Prevents the state from bringing evidence against a defendant when that evidence was obtained illegally
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Miranda rights
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Requirements to protect a suspect during a police interrogation
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Plea bargain
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A deal with the prosecutor to obtain fewer or lesser charges or a lighter sentence
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6th amendment
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To have a right to council
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Capital case
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A criminal proceeding in which the defendant is on trial for his or her life
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Misdemeanor
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Less serious criminal offense usually punishable by not more than one year in jail
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Exclusionary rule
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Prevents the state from bringing evidence against a defendant when that evidence was obtained illegally
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Miranda rights
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Requirements to protect a suspect during a police interrogation
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Plea bargain
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A deal with the prosecutor to obtain fewer or lesser charges or a lighter sentence
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6th amendment
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To have a right to council
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Capital case
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A criminal proceeding in which the defendant is on trial for his or her life
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Misdemeanor
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Less serious criminal offense usually punishable by not more than one year in jail
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Felony
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A serious criminal offense usually punishable by More than one year in prison
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8th amendment
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Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment
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8th amendment
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Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment
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9th amendment
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Cautions that the people posses rights not specified in the constitution
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Roe v wade
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Established constitutional right to abortion
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Roe v wade
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Established constitutional right to abortion
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Equality of opportunity
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Calls for government to remove barriers of discrimination
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Roe v wade
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Established constitutional right to abortion
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Equality of opportunity
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Calls for government to remove barriers of discrimination
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Equality of condition
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Requires policies that seek to reduce or eliminate the effects of past discrimination
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Roe v wade
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Established constitutional right to abortion
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Equality of opportunity
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Calls for government to remove barriers of discrimination
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Equality of condition
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Requires policies that seek to reduce or eliminate the effects of past discrimination
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Equality of result
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Requires policies that places some people on an equal footing with others
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Roe v wade
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Established constitutional right to abortion
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Equality of opportunity
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Calls for government to remove barriers of discrimination
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Equality of condition
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Requires policies that seek to reduce or eliminate the effects of past discrimination
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Equality of result
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Requires policies that places some people on an equal footing with others
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13th amendment
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Banned slavery
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Roe v wade
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Established constitutional right to abortion
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Equality of opportunity
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Calls for government to remove barriers of discrimination
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Equality of condition
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Requires policies that seek to reduce or eliminate the effects of past discrimination
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Equality of result
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Requires policies that places some people on an equal footing with others
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13th amendment
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Banned slavery
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Equal protection clause
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Part of the 14th amendment, no states shall deny to any person equal protection under the law
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Roe v wade
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Established constitutional right to abortion
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Equality of opportunity
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Calls for government to remove barriers of discrimination
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Equality of condition
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Requires policies that seek to reduce or eliminate the effects of past discrimination
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Equality of result
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Requires policies that places some people on an equal footing with others
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13th amendment
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Banned slavery
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Equal protection clause
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Part of the 14th amendment, no states shall deny to any person equal protection under the law
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Separate-but-equal doctrine
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Allows racially separate facilities on public services as long as the separate facilities were equal
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NAACP
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The national association of the Advancement of colored people
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NAACP
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The national association of the Advancement of colored people
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Brown v board of education of topek
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Began to end the racial segregation in public schools
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