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Unit 2 Vocab

Mr. Crossman's class, 8th grade, Salem Middle School, By Robert Miller

TermDefinition
Enumerated Powers given to the Federal government only
Concurrent Those powers shared by the national (federal) and state governments (Both)
Executive Branch of government that enforces the laws
Preamble The introduction to the Constitution that states the goals for government
Amendment any change to the Constitution
Separation of Powers The idea that government should be divided into 3 branches to avoid an abuse in power
The Charters of the VA Company Established the rights of Englishmen would be guaranteed to colonists.
Elastic Clause Gives Congress the power to make all laws necessary and proper to carry out its duties.
Reserved Powers given to the state government only
The Virginia Declaration of Rights Served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the US Constitution.
Legislative Branch Makes the laws
Ratification to approve; the Constitution was ratified June 1788
Declaration of Independence Established and listed the unalienable rights of all men. Colonial grievances against the King. The idea of equality under the law. The colonies’ independence from Great Britain (England).
Judicial Branch The branch of government that interprets the law
Articles of Confederation Established the first form of government for the independent states. Allowed the states to keep the major powers of government.
Articles The seven sections of the Constitution following the Preamble.
Constitution Establishes the structure of the present national government. Living Document Supreme Law of the Land.
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom Established freedom of religious beliefs and opinions. Model for the First Amendment to the Constitution.
Checks and Balances A system in which each branch of government is able to limit the power of the other two branches.
Shay’s Rebellion One of the final events proving the weakness of the Articles of Confederation. Leading to the convention to revise the Articles.
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