Chapter 3 The Consitution Flashcards
Indentured Servant
A colonial American settler contracted to work for a fixed period (usually three to seven years) in exchange for food, shelter, and transportation to the New World
Compact
A mutual agreement that provides for joint action to achieve defined goals
Covenant
A compact invoking religious or moral authority
Delegate Representative
When representatives follow expressed wishes of the voters
Trustee Representation
Representatives do what they regard as being in the best interest of the voters independent of what the voters want
Mercantilism
A economic theory according to which government controls foreign trade in order to maintain prosperity and security
First Continental Convention
A convention of delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies that met in 1774
Second Continental Convention
A convention of delegates from the thirteen colonies that became the acting national government for the duration of the Revolutionary War
Federalism
Power divided between national and state government. Each has its own independent authority and its own duties
Virginia Plan
Madison’s plan, embraced by the Constitutional Convention delegates from larger states; this plan strengthened the national government relative to state governments
Bicameral
Having two legislative houses or chambers like the House and the Senate
New Jersey Plan
Put forward at the Constitutional Convention by the small states, this plan left most government authority with the state governments
Unicameral
Having a single legislative house or chamber
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments to the Constitution, listing the rights guaranteed to every citizen
Incorporation
The process by which the Supreme Court declares that a right in the Bill of Rights also applies to state governments
