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AHSGE Standrad II
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Social Studies
11th Grade
01/24/2012

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Magna Carta
Definition
What famous English document (signed in 1215 by King John I) was the beginning point for repesenative government and protection of individual rights?
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Social Contract Theory
Definition
Jefferson used this idea (Dec. of Ind.), which allows people to overthrow its rulers if their natural rights are no longer being protected.
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John Locke
Definition
Who was the English Philosopher who greatly influenced Jefferson as he wrote the Dec. of Ind.?
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Montesquieu
Definition
Which French philosopher came up with the idea of a three-branch government?
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Great Awakening
Definition
What religious movement occurred in the 1730s and 1740s in the colonies?
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First Continental Congress
Definition
What was the first meeting called when 12 colonies sent delegates to Philadelphia to discuss British tyranny (and take action)?
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Second Continental Congress
Definition
What group sent the Olive Branch Petition and wrote the Dec. of Ind.?
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Declaration of Independence
Definition
What document was sent to the British informing them of the colonial independence?
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Articles of Confederation
Definition
What was the first set of laws governing the U.S.?
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Constitutional Convention
Definition
What famous convention was held to replace the Articles of Confed. with a more centralized government?
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Great Compromise
Definition
What was the solution to the problem of representation at the convention called?
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Three-Fifths Compromise
Definition
What was the solution the problem of how to count slaves for representations purposes?
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FGederalism
Definition
The constitution allows for power to be shared between the natioonal government and the states. What kind of system is this?
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Preamble
Definition
The opening paragraph of the Constitution ("We the people...") is called what?
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Powers
Definition
The constitution calls for a three-branch government creating a seperation of what?
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Elastic Clause
Definition
What is the clause called which gives Congress broad powers?
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Strict Construction
Definition
A word for word interpretation of the Constitution is called...?
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Loose Construction
Definition
A broad interpretation of the Constitution is called...?
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13th
Definition
What ammendment abolished slavery?
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14th
Definition
What ammendment guarantees protection of the laws for all citizens?
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15th
Definition
What ammendment African American males the right to vote?
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19th
Definition
What ammendment gave women the right to vote?
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The Federalist Papers
Definition
What papers were written by Jay, Hamilton, and Madison encouraging the passage of the Constitution?
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Bill of Rights
Definition
What addition was made to the Constitution giving further protection for individual rights?
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Federalists andDemocratic-Republicans
Definition
What two political parties emerged after the debbate over ratification of the Constitution?
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Alexander Hamilton
Definition
Who developed the economic plan for the U.S. during the 1790's?
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George Washington
Definition
Who warned Americans about competing political parties in his farewell address?
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John Marshall
Definition
Who served as chief justice of the Supreme Court for 34 years and helped shape a powerful national government?
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Marbury vs. Madison
Definition
What famous Supreme Court ruling established judicial review?
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