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Founding Documents

American History Level 1

TermDefinition
US Constitution A document creating an American government based on limited power, federalism, separated powers, checks and balances and popular sovereignty
Executive Branch Charged with carrying out federal laws in Article II of The US Constitution, headed by the president, includes all federal departments
Grievances Colonists complaints against King George III and Parliament
Declaration of Independence 1776 document from the Second Continental Congress, stated that the 13 British former colonies were free states, established by the 5 ideals of the US can be seen as a break-up letter with Great Britain
Natural Rights A power or privilege that is common to all people, granted at birth by nature (or God), not by society or a government
Legislative Branch Charged with creating federal laws in Article I of The US constitution, consists of The US Congress, which is both The Senate and The House of Representatives
Judicial Branch Charged with interpreting federal laws in Article III of the US Constitution, consisting of the Supreme Court and all Federal Courts
Federalist Papers Argued for a national taxation and strong national defense, praised the Constitution for separation of Powers
Tyranny Unjust Rule
Right to Assemble Freedom of people to come together and collectively express, promote, pursue, and defend their collective or shared ideas
Ratify To officially add or approve a Constitution or amendment
US Bill of Rights Document listing the specific liberties and rights guaranteed to Americans, limits the power of the federal (and states) government
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 framework of government for the 13 former British colonies, very limited power, no executive branch, no federal court system, no power of taxation for the central government
Federalism The division of power between the national government and state government
Republic A form of government in which citizens hold supreme power, are entitled to vote for representatives, who govern according to the law.
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