Early America Flashcards
Declaration of Independence
Document explaining what England had done to make the colonists want their own country. List of grievances.
Grievance
Complaint
Principals of the Constitution
limits the power of the federal government by using separation of powers and checks and balances
Separation of Powers
Separating US Government into three branches
Checks and Balances
The three branches of the US Government can check on each other to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful (Vetoes, Overrides)
1st Amendment
Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech
5th Amendment
People accused of crimes must be read their rights (Miranda v Arizona)
Eminent Domain - property can be taken by the government IF they pay you for it.
Alexis de Tocqueville
Wrote about democracy in America; liberty, egalitarianism (equal), individualism, populism (everyone has a say), laissez-faire (government doesn’t interfere with economy)
E Pluribus Unum
“Out of many, one”, shows we are all different but united
Civic Responsibilities
Voting, Jury Duty, Knowing about issues
Capitalism
an economic system in which private business runs most industries and competition thus determining how much goods cost and workers get paid
Tenements
run down housing units lived in by 19th and 20th century immigrants;
often were in poor conditions
Unalienable Rights
Rights you are born with.
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
Consent of the Governed
Government receives power from its people (through voting)
Constitution
Outlines functions (rules) for the government
