American Government Flashcards

1
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power

A

influence over government ex: feminist

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2
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Susan B. Anthony

A

started womens right to vote

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3
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political qulaity

A

one person, one vote

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4
Q

15th

A

African Americans right to vote

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5
Q

19th

A

Americans right to vote

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6
Q

oligarchy

A

ruled by a group

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7
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autocracy

A

ruled by one individual

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8
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democracy

A

ruled by the people

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9
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D.O.I

A

1776

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10
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Articles of Confederation

A

1777

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11
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bicameralism

A

2 house, senate, and house of representatives

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12
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checks and balances

A

when one branch of government checks another branch

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13
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1st 10 amendments

A

Bill of rights

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14
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judicial review

A

power of the courts to review things tossed out by the government .

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15
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federalists

A

a person who advocates or supports a system of government

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16
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amend

A

to change, add, build a law

17
Q

3/5 compromise

A

for every 5 slaves, 3 votes

18
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government plays a part in everyday life

A

roads we drive on, we pay taxes

19
Q

state and national government

A

share the same power (concurrent powers)

20
Q

police power

A

health, safety, and morals of our citizens

21
Q

devolution

A

statutory delegation of powers from the central government of a sovereign sate to govern at a subnational level.