Chapter 2 Test Review Flashcards
1
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Separation of Powers
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When the branches of government are not attached and work independently of each other.
2
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Embargo
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An agreement to not trade.
3
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Thomas Paine
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Wrote a pamphlet called Common Sense.
4
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Thomas Jefferson
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Writer of the Declaration of Independence.
5
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Unicameral
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This means a SINGLE chambered congress.
6
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Shays Rebellion
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An uprising in Mass. that led to a division between the colonies and new gov.
7
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Extralegal
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NOT sanctioned by law
8
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Alexander Hamilton
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1st secretary of the treasury and wrote the Federalist Papers
9
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Bill of Rights
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The 1st 10 amendments made to the constitution, promised to the anti-feds
10
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Revenue
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Money earned by Great Britain when taxes were increased.