Karteikarten
AP Gov Chapter 2 SAFMEDS
Karten in diesem Stapel (10)
- 1Natural RightsRights inherent in human beings, not dependent on government, which include: life, liberty, and property; concept is central to John Locke's theories.
- 2Limited GovernmentThe idea that certain things are out of bounds for government because of the natural rights of citizens; central to John Locke's philosophies.
- 3Articles of ConfederationThe first constitution of the US, adopted in 1777 and enacted in 1781; they established a national legislature, the Continental Congress, but kept most authority within the state legislatures.
- 4FactionsInterest groups arising from the unequal distribution of property or wealth.
- 5Connecticut CompromiseThe compromise which established two houses of Congress: the House of Representatives (representation is based on a state's share of the US population) and the Senate (each state has two representatives).
- 6Writ of Habeas CorpusA court order requiring jailers to explain to a judge why they are holding a prisoner in custody.
- 7RepublicA form of government that derives its power from the people; those chosen to govern are accountable to those whom they govern.
- 8FederalistsSupporters of the US Constitution.
- 9Anti-FederalistsOpponents of the US Constitution.
- 10Federalist PapersA collection of 85 articles written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison to defend the Constitution in detail.