Chapter 2 definitions Flashcards
Federalism
Gov’t make laws about crime, state gov’ts worry about there own laws
natural rights
rights inherent in human beings, not dependent on governments, which include life liberty and prosperity
nationalism
everyone should adopt the nation’s thoughts
consent of the governed
The idea that goverment derives its authroirty from the people
limited gov’t
the idea that certain restrictions should be placed on government to protect the natural rights of citizens
Articles of Confederation
established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain.
Shays rebellion
A series of attacks on courthouses by a small band of farmers.
factions
Groups such as intrest groups that acoriding to Madison arise from the unequal distribution of property whealth and have the potential to cause instability in gov’t.
Federalists
For the constitution
judicial review
The power of the courts to determine whether acts of Congress and those of the executive branch are in accord with the U.S. Constitution. The Supreme Court established judicial review in Marbury v. Madison.
Anti-Federalists
Opponents of the U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
First 10 amendments before changes
Equal rights ammendment
A constutional ammendment passed by congress in 1972 stating that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abriged by the united states or by any state on account of sex.
Marbury V Maidson
supreme court asserted its power to determine the meaning of the U.S constitution. Decision established the court’s power of judicial review over acts of congress.
Madison wins
Annapolis convention
to discuss and propose improvements to the existing Articles of Confederation.
Commerce clause
gives Congress broad power to regulate interstate commerce and restricts states from impairing interstate commerce.
Infrastructure
the foundation upon which the structure of an economy is built
