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TEST 1 US HISTORY
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Federalism | Division of power between a central government and states. |
| Anti-Federalsits | Opposed ratification of the New Constitution |
| Separation Of Powers | Legislatives - congress makes law , Executive - Carries out laws |
| Popular soveriegnty | The people rule, the power of the government is based on the consent of the governed. |
| Checks and balances | Authority to check other branches. |
| Republicanism | The people hold popular sovereignty. |
| Articles Of Confederation | Goal was to revise the articles of confederation but it was quickly decided to replace it. |
| 1st amendment | Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech. |
| 2nd amendment | A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. |
| 3rd amendment | No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. |
| 4th amendment | The right to your house , no one can search it without a warrant. |
| 5th amendment | No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury |
| 6th amendment | the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed |
| 7th amendment | In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury |
| 8th amendment | Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. |
| 10th amendment | The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. |
| Alexis De Tocqueville | Wrote a book called democracy. He came to the U.S to visit prisons. |
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