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vocabulay 6 and 7
make to study for the test for next week.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| constution convection | meeting phileadelphia in1787 during which 55 delgates wrotes the new constution |
| anti fedralist | people who oposed the new contution. |
| fedralists | people who opossed the new constution |
| grivence | a complaint, such as those listed in the delcration |
| bill of rights | the first 10 amendents |
| ratifaction | to formally (officially) approve of a document |
| Federalism | - Power is shared by both the national and state governments. Some powers are given to the national government or state government only, some are shared. |
| Checks and Balances | Each of the three branches can make sure government is run fairly by making sure one does not become too powerful. This is done by being able to look at decisions to make sure they follow the Constitution |
| Habeas corpus | -a document that protects against illegal imprisonment |
| Separation of powers | this principle of the Constitution divided the power of government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches; each has its own specific duties |
| Amendments | changes or additions to an official document; the process to amend the Constitution was difficult to prevent frequent, unnecessary changes |
| Constitution | a written plan of government |
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