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check and balances one part of government able to stop another part of government
consent of the governed another way of saying social contract
Enlightenment a time period when new ideas were expressed
liberty another way of saying freedom
natural rights things you are given by G-d that cannot be taken away
separation of powers each part of government having its own job
limited government This makes sure that the government does not become too powerful
due process being treated fairly and equally when the law is involved.
rule of law If you break the law you will get arrested
self-government the idea of ruling yourself without anyone interfering
The first Constitution of the United States Articles of Confederation
Shay's Rebellion conflict in Massachusetts that demonstrated the need to change the Articles
U.S. Constitution this solved many of the problems of the Articles of Confederation
Promote the general welfare Contribute to the happiness and well-being of all the people
Provide for the common defense Defend the nation against foreign enemies
President Head of the Executive Branch
Congress Legislative Branch
Supreme Court Judicial Branch
Transparency People know what the government is doing
Domestic Tranquility peace and order at home
Anti-Federalists People that were worried about the government becoming too powerful
Part of the Preamble that talks about Consent of the Governed We the People
Federal Government The US Constitution gave more authority to this part of government
Bill of Rights This is what the Anti-Federalist wanted added to the Constitution
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