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A. Politics Midterm

Founding, Federalist v Anti-Feds, Amendments

TermDefinition
American Values Liberty, Justice and Equality
Great Compromise Happened at the Constitutional Convention. Established Bi-cameral legislature; one with population-based representation (House of Rep), one with equal representation (Senate)
Bicameral Legislature Legislative body with two chambers
Cooperative Federalism Power divided between states and central authority. (Fed Power can come from withholding aid) (opposite of unitary system)
Anti-Federalists Wanted states to have more autonomy/ control and separation from federal government. Emphasized civil liberties and supported Bill of Rights
1st Amendment Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly and Petition
13th Amendment Ended slavery in 1864. (exception is when you are incarcerated)
14th Amendment Defines American Citizen and grants equal protection under the law ("Equal Protection Clause"), limits discrimination
19th Amendment Cannot discriminate against voting based on sex; gave women the right to vote 1920
Representative Democracy People vote elected individuals who play major roles in government decision-making. (System of U.S.)
Liberty 1. Declaration of Independence 2. Civil Rights (Life, Liberty & Pursuit of Happiness)
Plessy vs. Ferguson SCOTUS ruled that racial segregation laws were acceptable as long as each section had equal resources. Coining doctrine "Separate but equal"
Politics Conflicts and struggles over leadership, structure and government policies
Articles of Confederation Very weak government document. No national laws or army. Government had no power to collect taxes
Constitutional Convention This is the event where The Great Compromise was established as well as the 3/5ths Compromise
10th Amendment Amendment that emphasizes federalism principle. Power not reserved to the Federal Government is given to the states
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