The constitution

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Articles of confederation

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the first constitution of the 13 American states, adopted in 1781 and replaced in 1789 by the Constitution of the United States.

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Declaration of independence

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he public act by which the Second Continental Congress, on July 4, 1776, declared the Colonies to be free and independent of England.

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treason

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the offense of acting to overthrow one’s government or to harm or kill its sovereign.

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checks and balances

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the separation of power in the government, which is ensured through the establishment of three different branches: the executive branch, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch.

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Separation of powers

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the principle or system of vesting in separate branches the executive, legislative, and judicial powers of a government.

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great compromise

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proposed a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in the lower house and equal representation of the states in the upper house.

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tariff

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an official list or table showing the duties or customs imposed by a government on imports or exports.

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repeal

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an official list or table showing the duties or customs imposed by a government on imports or exports.

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civil discourse

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being able to show respect for others

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3/5ths compromise

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It determined that three out of every five slaves was counted when determining a state’s total population for legislative representation and taxation.

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constitution

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the system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, corporation, or the like, is governed.

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preamble

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the introductory part of a statute, deed, or the like, stating the reasons and intent of what follows.

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bill of rights

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the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.

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legislative branch

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the branch of government having the power to make laws; the legislature.

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executive branch

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the branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of laws and policies and the administration of public affairs; the executive.

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judicial branch

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the branch of government charged with the interpretation of laws and the administration of justice; the judiciary.

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Congress

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the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house, as a continuous institution.

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senate

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an assembly or council of citizens having the highest deliberative functions in a government, especially a legislative assembly of a state or nation.

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house of representatives

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the lower legislative branch in many national and state bicameral governing bodies, as in the United States, Mexico, and Japan. Abbreviations:H.R., HR

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equal representation

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Apportionment (politics), the way that representatives are assigned to voting groups, with equal representation meaning that all groups are fairly represented. One man, one vote, the principle that each vote must have equal value.

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proportional representation

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a method of voting by which political parties are given legislative representation in proportion to their popular vote.

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president

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the highest executive officer of a modern republic, as the chief executive of the United States:

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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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gives enslavers the right to seize enslaved people who escaped to free states.

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ratify

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to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction:

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amendment

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the act of amending or the state of being amended.

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1st amendment

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an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights, prohibiting Congress from interfering with freedom of religion, speech, assembly, or petition.

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2nd amendment

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an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights, guaranteeing the right to keep and bear arms as necessary to maintain a state militia.

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4th amendment

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The Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution protects US citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures of property by the government. It also requires a warrant and probable cause in the event of searches and seizures.

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5th amendment

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protection against self-incrimination.

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6th amendment

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guarantees the rights of criminal defendants,

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13th amendment

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abolished slavery as an institution in all U.S. states and territories

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13th amendment

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abolished slavery as an institution in all U.S. states and territories

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14th amendment

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protection of the laws”,

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19th amendment