Term | Definition |
Declaration of independence | Document that asserted the rights the colonists desired adopted in 1776 |
Articles of Confederation | Charter that the 13 colonies united under |
U.S. Constitution | Replacement of the articles of confederation |
Bill of Rights | First 10 ammendments |
civil rights | natural rights of an individual |
due process of law | requires fundamental fairness in compliance with reasonable and just laws |
System of Checks and balances | A system to balance power among legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the government. |
Impeachment cases | - Criminal Proceedings against a government official for misconduct in office. |
Political party | A private organization of citizens who select and promote candidates for election to public office. |
amendment | A change or modification to the constitution |
democracy | Our government, every adult citizen votes on all issues |
republic | Voters select representatives to support their issues |
sovereignty | Supreme political authority free from external control |
interstate commerce | Commerce that affects trade between states and foreign commerce. |
intrastate commerce | Trade within the state's borders |
Cyber law | law that governs use of computers, e-commerce, Internet |
Browser | scanning program that utilizes the attributes of hypertext to allow immediate access to information |