Forming a New Nation Flashcards
Negotiation
A discussion aimed at reaching an agreement
Amend/Amendment
Changed or modified/a small change (to a document)
Legislation
Laws, considered consecutively
Federalism
The system of government where the states share power with the national government
Popular Sovereignty
The idea that the power of a state resides in its’ people
Social Contract
The contract/idea that the government supports people and vise Versa
Separation of Powers
The act of separating the three branches of government
Checks & Balances
A system that states that no one branch of government can be too powerful
Sedition
Conduct or speech moving people to rebel against their government
Democracy
A system of government by the whole population of the eligible members of a state
Constitution
A body of principles according to the way something is supposed to be ruled
Suffrage
The right to vote in political elections
Ratify
To sign or give formal consent to something for it to be officially valid
Ordinance
A piece of legislation enacted by the government
Impeach
to accuse (a public official) before an appropriate tribunal of misconduct in office
