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AOC
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| check and balances | one part of government able to stop another part of government |
| consent of the governed | another way of saying social contract |
| Enlightenment | a time period when new ideas were expressed |
| liberty | another way of saying freedom |
| natural rights | things you are given by G-d that cannot be taken away |
| separation of powers | each part of government having its own job |
| limited government | This makes sure that the government does not become too powerful |
| due process | being treated fairly and equally when the law is involved. |
| rule of law | If you break the law you will get arrested |
| self-government | the idea of ruling yourself without anyone interfering |
| The first Constitution of the United States | Articles of Confederation |
| Shay's Rebellion | conflict in Massachusetts that demonstrated the need to change the Articles |
| U.S. Constitution | this solved many of the problems of the Articles of Confederation |
| Promote the general welfare | Contribute to the happiness and well-being of all the people |
| Provide for the common defense | Defend the nation against foreign enemies |
| President | Head of the Executive Branch |
| Congress | Legislative Branch |
| Supreme Court | Judicial Branch |
| Transparency | People know what the government is doing |
| Domestic Tranquility | peace and order at home |
| Anti-Federalists | People that were worried about the government becoming too powerful |
| Part of the Preamble that talks about Consent of the Governed | We the People |
| Federal Government | The US Constitution gave more authority to this part of government |
| Bill of Rights | This is what the Anti-Federalist wanted added to the Constitution |