Constitution Flashcards
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation served as the written document that established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain.
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in the history of the United States. It was an official act taken by all 13 American colonies in declaring independence from British rule.
Treason
According to the United States Constitution, Article III, Section 3, “Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort.
Checks and balances
checks and balances, principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power.
Separation of powers
Separation of powers, therefore, refers to the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.
Great Compromise
Oliver Ellsworth and Roger Sherman, among others, in what is sometimes called the Connecticut, or Great, Compromise, proposed a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in the lower house and equal representation of the states in the upper house.
Tariff
What is a tariff in simple terms? A tariff is a tax on goods and services imported into a country. It is typically used to increase the price of imported goods, making them more expensive than domestic goods and services, thus protecting domestic industries.
Repeal
to revoke or withdraw formally or officially. to repeal a grant. 2. to revoke or annul (a law, tax, duty, etc.) by express legislative enactment; abrogate.
Civil Discourse
Civil Discourse is about being able to show respect for others. To do so, you are encouraged to respectfully hear and listen to differing points of view, clarify what you heard when you are unsure of what you heard, and understand that what people understand you to have said may be different from what you said.
3/5ths Compromise
The Three-Fifths Compromise was reached among state delegates during the 1787 Constitutional Convention. It determined that three out of every five slaves was counted when determining a state’s total population for legislative representation and taxation.
Constitution
A constitution is a set of rules that guides how a country, state, or other political organization works. The constitution may tell what the branches of the government are, what powers they have, and how they work. It may also state the rights of citizens.
Preamble
it clearly communicates the intentions of the framers and the purpose of the document. The preamble is an introduction to the highest law of the land; it is not the law. It does not define government powers or individual rights.
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. It spells out Americans’ rights in relation to their government. It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual—like freedom of speech, press, and religion.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
