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constitution vocab Flashcards

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Articles of Confederation

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the first constitution of the united states

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Declaration of Independence

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signed in 1776 by US revolutionaries; it declared the United States as a free state.

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Treason

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betrayal of one’s country

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Checks and balances

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used to keep the government from getting too powerful in one branch

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Separation of powers

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the division of power among the legislative executive, and judicial branches of government

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Great Compromise

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agreement providing a dual system of Congressional representation

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Tariff

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tax on imports

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Repeal

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to cancel an act or law

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Civil Discourse

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reasoned discussion as opposed to emotional display

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3/5ths Compromise

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allowed slaves to be counted as 3/5ths of a person towards representation and taxation

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Constitution

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a written plan of government

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Preamble

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introduction to the constitution

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Bill of Rights

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first 10 amendments

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Legislative Branch

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the lawmaking branch of government

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Executive Branch

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the branch of government that carries out laws

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Judicial Branch

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branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly

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Congress

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the legislature of the United States government

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Senate

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a council of representatives

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House of Representatives

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the lower house of Congress, consisting of a different number of representatives from each state, depending on population

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Equal representation

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each region has the same number of elected representatives

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Proportional representation

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an electoral system in which parties gain seats in proportion to the number of votes cast for them

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President

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head of the executive branch

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Supreme court

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the highest judicial court in a country or state

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Fugitive Slave Clause

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slaves who escaped to other states must be returned to their owners

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Ratify

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to approve, give formal approval to, confirm

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Amendment

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a change to the constitution

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1st Amendment

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freedom of speech

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2nd Amendment

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right to bear arms

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4th Amendment

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search and seizure

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5th Amendment

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right to remain silent

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6th Amendment

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right to a speedy trial

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13th Amendment

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abolished slavery

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14th Amendment

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rights of citizens

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15th Amendment

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gave African American men the right to vote

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19th Amendment

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gave women the right to vote

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