Karteikarten
AP NSL Chapter 2
Karten in diesem Stapel (23)
- 1ConstitutionA nation's basic law. It creates political institutions, assigns or dives powers in government, often provides guarenteed rights to citizens
- 2Declaration of IndependenceThe document approved by representatives of the American colonies to declare their independence.
- 3Natural RightsRights inherent in human beings
- 4Consent to be govenedThe idea that government derives its authority by sanction of the people
- 5Limited GovernmentThe idea that certain restrictions should be placed on the government
- 6Articles of ConfederationThe first constitution of the USA. Established a national legislature, the continental congress but most authority rested in the states.
- 7Shay's RebellionA series of attacks on courthouses by farmers to block foreclosure proceedings.
- 8U.S. ConstitutionThe document that sets the institutional structure of the U.S. government.
- 9FactionsInterest groups arising from the unequal distribution of property or wealth.
- 10New Jersey PlanProposal that called for equal representation for each state in Congress, regardless of state population
- 11Virginia PlanThe proposal that called for each state to have representation proportionate to state population.
- 12Connecticut CompromiseThe compromise that established two houses each implementing the Virginia plan in the House of Representatives, and the New Jersey plan in the Senate.
- 13writ of habeas corpusA court order requiring jailers to explain to a judge why they are holding a prisoner in custody.
- 14Separation of powersA feature of the Constitution that requires each of the three branches of government to be relatively independent of each other.
- 15Checks and balancesFeatures of the constitution that limits the government's power.
- 16RepublicA form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws.
- 17FederalistsSupporters of the U.S. Constitution at the time of ratification.
- 18Anti-FederalistOpponents of the American Constitution.
- 19Federalist PapersCollection of articles written to defend the constitution.
- 20Bill of RightsThe first then amendments to the American Constitution. Provided basic rights.
- 21Equal Rights AmendmentsA constitutional amendment stating equality of rights cannot be denied by any state.
- 22Marbury v. MadisonFirst time the right of the Supreme Court to determine the meaning of the U.S. Constitution.
- 23Judicial ReviewThe power of the courts to determine whether acts of Congress, and by implication the executive, are in accord with the U.S. Constitution.