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History
8th Grade
02/21/2013

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Term
Veto
Definition
President can check this action by refusing to sign a law into action
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Federalism
Definition
a system of government in which power is shared between the national or federal government and the starter
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Electors
Definition
people who elect officals
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Elastic Cause
Definition
allows future generationsto expand the meaning of the constitution, congress can take action on issues that are not constitutional
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3/5 Compromise
Definition
3/5 of the slave population would be counted when setting correct taxes on states
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Democracy
Definition
we elect those who will govern us, flexable set of rules and could change any time, and 2/3 of the senate and house of representitives plus 3/4 of all states have to a agree to change
Term
Articles of Confederation
Definition
first form of government, each state only had one vote and the government had few powers
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Bill of Rights
Definition
written list of freedoms that a government promises to protect
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Checks and Balances
Definition

-each branch of government can excercise checks or controls over the other branches

-seperated but rely on each other to preform the work of government to make sure that the other branches are working fairly

-the president can VETO it or rufuse to sign it

-the Supreme Court can declare that a law passed by congress or the president is unconstitutional

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Federalist
Definition

-removing power from the state and more to government

-favored dividing powers amoung all branches

-proposed a single person lead the executive branch

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Anti-Federalist
Definition

-wanted important political owers to remain with states

-legislative branch to have more power than executive

-believed a bill of rights was needed to add to the constitution to protect people's rights

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Preamble
Definition
introduction to the constitution
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Republicanism
Definition
based on the belief that people excersice their power by voting for their political party representitives
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Republic
Definition
system of government in which the people choose representitives to govern them
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Limited Government
Definition

-the founding fathers restricted the power of government by establishing the rule of law

-in america government , everyone, citizens, and powerful leaders are alike, must obey the law

Term
Chief Justice
Definition
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The Virginia Plan
Definition

-3 branches of government

-2 houses

-representitives based on population and wealth

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The New Jersey Plan
Definition

-1 house

-1 vote

-equal representation

Term
Great Compromise
Definition

2 houses

equal representation

representation according to population

Term
Judicial Review
Definition
allows the Supreme court another federal court to play a key role in law making. the judge examines a law or government activity. Then deciede whether it violates the constitution
Term
Constitutional Convention
Definition
Term
1st Ammendment
Definition

Popular Soverighty:

a government in which the people rule and power to govern themselves

Term
3rd Ammendment
Definition

Federalism:

the founding fathers wanted the stated and the nation to become partners in governing

Term
6th Ammendment
Definition

Limited Government

-the founding fathers restricted the power of government be establishing the rule of law

-in america government, everyone, citizens, and powerful leaders are alike and must obey the law

Term
8th Ammendment
Definition
punishment for crimes, excessive bail shall not be required, fines proposed, or cruel or unusual punishments
Term
13th Ammendment
Definition
slavery and involuntary servitude, outlawing slavery and enforcement
Term
19th Ammendment
Definition
Womens right to vote
Term
Executive Branch
Definition

President

-commander in chief

-chief executive

-chief diplomat and chief of state

legislative leader

-head of political party

(2 terms of 4 years, age 35, residency 14 years in US, citizenship natural born)

Term
legislative Branch
Definition
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Judicial Branch
Definition
Term
Delegated Powers
Definition

Federal:

-maintain military

-declare war

-establish a postal system

-set standards for weight and measures

-protect copyright and patents

Term
Reserved Powers
Definition

State:

-establish local governments

-set-up schools

-regulate trade and commerce

-make regulations for marriage

-establish and regulate corporations

Term
Concurrent Powers
Definition

Both:

-collect taxes

-establish courts

-regulate interstate commerce

-regulate banks

-borrow money

-provide for general welfare

-punish criminals

Term
President
Definition

1. commander in chief

2. chief executive

3. chief diplomat and chief of state

4. legislative leader

5. head of politcal party

Term
Senator
Definition
Term
Reresentitive
Definition
Term
Supreme Court Justice
Definition
Term
Basic Freedoms
Definition

-freedom of religon

-freedom of speach 

-freedom of press

-freedom of peaceful assembly

-freedom to pettition the government for charge

 

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