Confederation Art. Flashcards
Republicism
Governing a society or state instead of people being in charge like an monarch
Anti-federalist
A group of diverse individuals that formed to oppose the ratification (passage) of the new federal constitution in 1787.
Checks and balances
System is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups
Popular sovereignty
Power is vested in the people and that those chosen to govern
Federalist
Supporter of federalism
Federalism
The federal principle or system of government
Individual rights
The liberties of each individual so pursuit life and goals without interference from other individual
Preamble
An introduction
Limited government
A political system in which legalized force is restricted through entrusted and listed powers.
Separation of powers
An act of separating the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of the government by allowing each branch to have certain powers
