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3rd Six Weeks CBA Rv
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bill of Rights | Anti-Federalists wanted this for the Constitution. List of individual rights and liberties. |
| Grievances | Another word for complaints and listed in the Dec. of Independence. |
| Power | One of the 27 grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence that the King of England had. |
| Individual Rights | Basic freedoms and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights |
| Federalism | Power is divided between the national government and state governments |
| limited government | The Constitution specifically lists powers that the government can and cannot do. |
| Seperation of powers | Each branch of government has its own authority (responsibilities they are in charge of) |
| Republicanism | People elect their representatives through voting |
| Checks and Balances | Each branch of government holds some control over the other 2 branches. |
| Popular Sovereignty | People are the source of the government's power. |
| 3 Branches of Government | Legislative, Executive, Judicial |
| 10th Amendment | This amendment shows an example of Federalism (balance between federal and state powers). |
| Two-Thirds | The fraction it takes to propose an amendment. |
| Three-Fourths | The fraction it takes to ratify or accept an amendment. |
| President Washington | First president whose policy was to "remain neutral" when dealing with foreign countries. |
| Federalists | One of the first two political parties, wanted a strong, central government. John Adams and Alexander Hamilton |
| Democratic-Republicans | One of the first two political parties, wanted individual rights and stronger states government. Leader is Thomas Jefferson. |
| Louisiana Purchase | Purchased by Thomas Jefferson from France for $15 Mill. |
| Era of Good Feelings | During Monroe's Presidency, a period of good economics and people moving out West. |
| Monroe Doctrine | The President told European countries that they could no longer colonize in North or South America. |
| Marbury vs. Madison | This court case established judicial review and included John Marshall in the ruling |
| Judicial Review | When the Supreme Court has the ability to decide if a law is Constitutional or not. |
| Precedent | An event/action that's considered as a guide to be followed. Usually the first time to be done. |
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