American Government Flashcards
(21 cards)
power
influence over government ex: feminist
Susan B. Anthony
started womens right to vote
political qulaity
one person, one vote
15th
African Americans right to vote
19th
Americans right to vote
oligarchy
ruled by a group
autocracy
ruled by one individual
democracy
ruled by the people
D.O.I
1776
Articles of Confederation
1777
bicameralism
2 house, senate, and house of representatives
checks and balances
when one branch of government checks another branch
1st 10 amendments
Bill of rights
judicial review
power of the courts to review things tossed out by the government .
federalists
a person who advocates or supports a system of government
amend
to change, add, build a law
3/5 compromise
for every 5 slaves, 3 votes
government plays a part in everyday life
roads we drive on, we pay taxes
state and national government
share the same power (concurrent powers)
police power
health, safety, and morals of our citizens
devolution
statutory delegation of powers from the central government of a sovereign sate to govern at a subnational level.
