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Social Studies
12th Grade
03/24/2014

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Term
Types of Colonies:
Charter Colonies
Definition
government matters handled by the colonists.
Term
Types of economy:
Mixed economy
Definition
combines features of more than one economy.
Term
Declaration of Independence
Definition
1.People have certain natural rights.
2.Government can exist only with people's permission.
3.Citizens may change or abolish the government.
4.Based on ideas from enlightenment-such as natural rights, social contract theory, separation of power, and checks and balances
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Northwest Ordinance
Definition
1.Territory would be divided into 3-5 states.
2.Encouraged education
3.Forbid Slavery
4.Population had to reach 60,000 before becoming a State.
Term
Articles of Confederation
Definition
1.Believed in the principles of popular sovereignty.
2.Only Legislative Branch with a unicameral congress.
3.Believed in the concept of limited government (people set boundaries).
Term
The United States Constitution
Definition
look in notes, too long to write!
Term
Checks and balances
Definition
Examples include the supreme court declares a law to be unconstitutional, the president vetoes a bill, the senate approves the President's nominee or the supreme court, etc.
Term
Concurrent powers
Definition
exercised by both the federal and state governments
Term
Full Faith and Credit Clause
Definition
State laws and court decisions must be honored by other states.
Term
17th Amendment
Definition
Direct election of senator--before this was passed, state legislatures selected the senators.
Term
Congress has sole power to declare war.
Definition
Congress has sole power to declare war.
Term
Order of succession to the presidency is set by what?
Definition
set by the presidential succession act
Term
What are the importance of the 15, 19, and 26 amendments?
Definition
these amendments gave voting rights to a large population of citizens. 15- African Americans 19- Women 26- 18year olds
Term
What branch is under Article one and what does the branch do?
Definition
Legislative Branch (Congress)- creates legislation
Term
What branch is under Article two and what does the branch do?
Definition
Executive Branch (President/ Vice President)- enforces laws, appointment power, and veto power.
Term
What branch is under Article three and what does the branch do?
Definition
Judicial Branch (U.S. Supreme Court)- interprets the laws.
Term
What does Articles one through three do?
Definition
It divides the power among the three branches and provides for a representative government.
Term
What is article four?
Definition
It is the relationship of the States for the federal government.
Term
What is Article five?
Definition
it is the amendment process which allows for a representative democracy- voice of the people.
Term
What is Article six?
Definition
defines the ultimate authority to the federal government- "supremacy clause"
Term
What is Article seven?
Definition
Ratification to the constitution- government of the people, by the people and for the people
Term
Ohio Constitution (1851) and the U.S. Constitution differences and similarities.
Definition
1.Ohio Constitution-amending process-initiative petition, general assembly and constitutional convention.

2. U.S. Constitution-amending process- Legislature and constitutional convention

3.Similarities- Separation of powers among three branches (bicameral legislature, head of the executive branch, and Supreme court), Bill of Rights (protection of natural rights), and process for amendment (popular sovereignty).
Term
Literacy Test
Definition
used to deny African Americans from voting- usually were asked more difficult questions than those asked to white voters.
Term
Voting and Election process information
Definition
Voters must be citizens of the United States and residents of the State.

After each census, State legislatures generally use gerrymandering to redraw congressional districts.
Term
Qualification Requirements for House
Definition
Not required by constitution but living in district you represent is an informal qualification.

Formal: 1. 25 years old
2. U.S. citizens for at least 7 years
3. live in the state elected from
Term
Qualification for Senate
Definition
Formal: 1. 30 years old
2. U.S. citizens for at least 9 years
3. live in state elected from
Term
Qualification for President
Definition
Formal: 1. 35 years old
2. natural-born citizen
3. lived in U.S. for at least 14 years
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