social studies final Flashcards
A nation that works with another nation to accomplish a common
goal
ally
America’s first government (1777-1788) which created a loose alliance of 13 states that acted more like independent countries
than a unified nation.
Articles of Confederation
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that are a
written list of freedoms that a government promises to protect.
- Bill of Rights
A refusal to buy certain goods and services in an attempt to bring
about change.
Boycott
A document that sets out the laws, principles, organization, and
processes of a government.
Constitution
The larger of the two houses of Congress. Representation is based
on population. States with larger populations get more votes than states with smaller populations.
House of Representatives
. 1776 document stating that the 13 colonies were a free and
independent nation
Declaration of Independence
The branch of government that carries out laws.
Executive Branch
The branch of government that decides if laws are constitutional.
Judicial Branch
The branch of government that makes laws.
Legislative Branch
Colonists who wanted to side with England during the American
Revolution.
Loyalist
A soldier who fights for pay, often for a foreign country
Mercenary
An army of citizens who serve as soldiers during emergency
Militia
Rights that belong to all people from birth.
Natural Rights
A formal written request to someone in authority signed by a
group of people.
Petition
