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CA1 Review for American Government

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A government where power is shared between a national government and state/local governments Federal System (Federalism)
A system where independent states hold most of the power with little control from a central government Confederation (Confederal System)
A type of government ruled by the people Democracy
The branch that enforces laws and includes the president Executive Branch
The idea that government’s power comes from the people Popular Sovereignty
Who believed the best government separates powers among branches? Montesquieu
The first U.S. Constitution that had no executive, no courts, and couldn’t tax or regulate trade Articles of Confederation
Rebellion that showed the need for a stronger national government Shays’ Rebellion
People who supported the ratification of the Constitution Federalists
People who opposed the Constitution unless a Bill of Rights was added Anti-Federalists
85 essays by Hamilton, Jay, and Madison (as “Publius”) to support the Constitution The Federalist Papers
English philosopher who said people have natural rights John Locke
Principle that laws apply to everyone—even government leaders Rule of Law
Clause that says the Constitution is the highest law in the U.S. Supremacy Clause
Created by: M_McDonald
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