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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| constitution | A nation's basic law it creates political institutions |
| Declaration of Independence | the Document approved by representatives of the American coloniesin 1776 that stated their grievences against British monarchs |
| Natural Rights | Right inherent in human biengs, not dependant on governments, which include life, liberty, and property. |
| Consent of the governed | The idea that government derives its authority by sanction of the people |
| limited government | Idea that certain restrictions should be placed on governments to protect the natural rights of citizens |
| Articles of Confederation | The first constitution of the United States adopted by congress in 1777 and enacted in 1781 |
| Shay's Rebellion | A series of attacks on courthousesby a small band of farmers led by revolutionary War captain Daniel Shays |
| U.S. Constitution | Document written in 1787 and ratified in 1788 that sets forth the institutional structure of U.S government |
| factions | Interest groups arising from unequal distribution of property or wealth |
| New Jersey Plan | The proposal called for equal representation of each state regardless of state's population |
| Virginia Plan | Proposal that called for representation of a stae to be in proportion to the stae's population |
| Connecticut Compromise | comprimise reached at constitutional convention |
| writ of habeas corpus | A court order requiring jailers to explain to a judge why they are holding a prisoner in custody |
| separation of powers | A feature of government requires each of three branches of government |
| checks and balances | limit governments power by requiring power be balanced |
| republic | Form of government in which people select representatives to govern them and make laws |
| Federalists | Supporters of the Constitution |
| Anti- Federalists | opponents of the constitution |
| Federalist Papers | A collection of 85 articles to defend the constitution in detail |
| Bill of Rights | First ten amendments of the constitution |
| Equal Rights Amendment | amendment passed by congress garunteeing equality of rights |
| Marbury v Madison | 1803 in which case in which chief justice John Marshall asserted right of the Supreme Court the meaning of the U.S Constitution |
| judicial review | The powerof the courts to determine whether acts of congress are in accord with the Constitution |
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