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Unit 3 Government
8th Grade U.S. History
Question | Answer |
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Articles of Confederation | 1st plan of government of U.S.; each state had one vote, but could not tax. (Just a loose league of states) |
Republic | Type of government in which the people elect representatives |
Three-Fifths Compromise | Compromise where slaves would be counted as 3/5 of a person for a state’s representation in Congress |
Bill of Rights | The first 10 amendments. Establishes the rights guaranteed to each citizen, such as freedom of speech, the press, religion, trial by jury… |
The Great Compromise | Compromise of both… New Jersey Plan: each state has 2 Senators. Virginia Plan: House of Representatives is based on a state’s population |
Checks & Balances | System of U.S. govt. that keeps one branch from being more powerful than the others |
Separation of Powers | Each branch of government has specific & separate duties and responsibilities |
Articles of Confederation | 1st plan of government of U.S.; each state had one vote, but could not tax. (Just a loose league of states) |
Republic | Type of government in which the people elect representatives |
Three-Fifths Compromise | Compromise where slaves would be counted as 3/5 of a person for a state’s representation in Congress |
Bill of Rights | The first 10 amendments. Establishes the rights guaranteed to each citizen, such as freedom of speech, the press, religion, trial by jury… |
The Great Compromise | Compromise of both… New Jersey Plan: each state has 2 Senators. Virginia Plan: House of Representatives is based on a state’s population |
Checks & Balances | System of U.S. govt. that keeps one branch from being more powerful than the others |
Separation of Powers | Each branch of government has specific & separate duties and responsibilities |
Anti-Federalists | Person who supported strong state govt. & weak central govt. A person against the constitution |
Federalism | Sharing of power between federal & state governments |
Democracy | Type of government in which the “people rule” |
Federalist Papers | Newspaper articles written by Hamilton & Madison supporting the Constitution |
Federalists | Believed in a strong central government. A person in favor of the Constitution |
Legislative Branch | The branch of government that makes the laws |
Judicial Branch | The branch of government that interprets the laws |
Executive Branch | The branch of government that enforces the laws |
Civil Disobedience | Peacefully refusing to obey laws that one considers unjust |
George Mason | Wrote Virginia Bill of Rights; example for U.S. Bill of Rights |
Civic Virtue | Willingness to work for the good of the nation even at great sacrifice |
Popular Sovereignty | The idea that gov’t receives its authority from the people (ex. “We the People” and “consent of the governed) |
1787 | The Constitution is written and ratified (approved) |
James Madison | “Father of the Constitution” b/c took notes; wrote Federalist papers supporting Constitution |
impeach | To formally accuse an official of a crime related to governmental duties |
Due process | Rules that protect the rights of the accused |
amendment | Any change made to the Constitution |
Limited Government | There must be restrictions on governments power. The Constitution limits the power of the government. |
Republicanism | Principle of government in which government power comes from the people through elections. |
Judicial Review | The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional (Judicial Checks Legislative) |