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Chapter 2 Flashcards

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The first constitution of the United States. Weak

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Articles of confederation

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A nation’s basic law. Creates optical institutions, divides power in government

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Constitution

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A series of attacks on courthouses by a small band of farmers

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Shays rebellion

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The proposal at the constitutional convention that called for equal representation of each state

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New Jersey plan

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Proposal at the constitutional convention that calls for representation of each states

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Virginia plan

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Compromise reached at the constitutional convention that established two houses of congress
House of Representatives
Senate

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Connecticut compromise

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Court order requiring jailers to explain to a judge why they are holding a prisoner

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Writ of habeas corpus

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Part of the constitution that requires each branch of government to be independent
Shared power

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Separation of powers

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Part of the constitution that limits government powers

Power is balanced

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Checks and balances

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Government where people select representatives to govern them and make laws

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Republic

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85 articles written by Alexander Hamilton, John jay, and James Madison to defend the constitution

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Federalists papers

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First ten amendments

Liberties of freedom and religion, speech, and press

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Bill of rights

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House of Representatives
Senate
House and senate can veto bills

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Legislative branch

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President- executive office of the president
Executive and cabinet departments
Independent government agencies

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Executive branch

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Supreme courts

Courts of appeal

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Judicial branch

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Phase one- congress can propose an amendment by a 2/3 vote in each house
Phase two- state conventions or state legislatures

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Formal methods of amending the constitution

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Judicial interpretation
Changing political practice
Technology
Increasing demands on policy making

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Informal methods of amending the constitution

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Wanted no part in democracy

Large landowners, wealthy merchants, professionals

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Beliefs and occupations of the men who wrote the constitution

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Careful student of politics
Preeminent figure of the constitutional convention
Father of the constitution

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Importance of James Madison

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Congress approves presidential nominations and controls budgets

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Legislative checks executive

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The president can veto congressional legislation

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Executive checks legislative

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The president nominates judges

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Executive checks judicial

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Court can declare presidential acts unconstitutional

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Judicial checks executive

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Court can declare laws unconstitutional

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Judicial checks legislative

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Senate confirms the presidents nominations

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Legislative checks judicial

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Protection of freedom of speech, press and assembly

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First amendment

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Freedom to exercise religion

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Amendment 2

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No unreasonable searches

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Amendment 4

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No forced quartering of troops in homes during peacetime

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Amendment 3

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No loss of liberty, life or property

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Amendment 5

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Right to legal counsel

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Amendment 6

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Right to cross examine witness

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Amendment 7

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No cruel or unusual punishments

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Amendment 8

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Life, liberty, and property

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Locke’s basic rights

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Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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Jefferson’s basic rights

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America began as English colonies

Although outnumbered they gained independence and created a new government

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A “conservative” revolution

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Life before government

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State of nature

37
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Unique American institution created by the constitution

Selection of the president chosen by the state parties

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Electoral college

38
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System of selecting policy makers and organizing the government
Represents the publics preferences

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Democracy

39
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Way of organizing a nation so that two levels of government have authority over the land and people

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Federal system

40
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When people give up freedoms or rights protection or security from the government

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Social contract

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