founding of the nation Flashcards
social contract
governments are created to protect natural rights if they dont people can start a new government
sovereignty
right to rule
popular sovereignty
right to rule from the people
grievance
complaint
territory
a piece of land that is controlled by the US that is not a state
articles of confederation
Americas first constitution
failed because federal was too weak
provision
a condition in a legal document
monarchy
ruled by a queen or king
anti federalists
against the constitution
wanted a bill of rights
amendment
change in a written document
13th amendment
no slavery
constitution
what the government can and cannot do
democracy
government run by the people
republic
democracy where elected officials make decisions on behalf of the people
republicanism
representative democracy
northwest ordinance
created to govern the northwest territory
virginia declaration of rights
protected rights
precedent
the way of doing things based on the past
infringement
violation of right or law
quartering act of 1765
made colonist provide hosing and food for british soilders
Massachusetts government act
limited colonist right to assemble
due process
government taking all the right steps before fining or imprisoning someone
ratify
accept or adapt
federalism
national and state government share power
