Ch. 10 Flashcards
Articles of Confederation
First plan of government for the U.S., in effect from 1781-1789. It gave more power to the states than to the central government. (a long paper)
Delegate
Person chosen to represent others.(“I…”)
Legistlative Branch
Part of the government that passes laws. (branch of a tree)
Federal
Refers to the national government. (bank)
Executive Branch
Part of the government headed by the President, that carries the laws. (enforces)
Judicial Branch
Part of the government that decides the meanings of laws.
Inflation
Economic condition in which prices rise very quickly.($)
Compromise
Settlement of a disagreement in which each side agrees to give up a part of its demands.(no, yes, no, yes)
Great Compromise
Agreement at the Constitutional Convention to create a congress with two houses first proposed by Roger Sherman of Connecticut.
Preamble
Introduction to the Constitution “We the people in order to form a more perfect union, do ordain and establish these United States of America.
Bill of Rights
First 10 ammendments to the Constitution ratified in 1791
Ratify
To officially approve (stamp on a paper)
Reserved Powers
Powers in the Constitution that are left to the individual states.
Checks and Balances
Systems set up by the Constitution that gives each branch of government the power to check, or limit the power of the other branches.
Veto
Power of the president to reject a bill passed by Congress.