Topic 4 - HISTORY Flashcards
Citizen
a person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all its rights and protections
Immigrant
a person who enters another country in order to settle there
Patriotism
a feeling of love and devotion to one’s country
Jury Duty
the responsibility of every citizen to serve on a jury when called
Civic Virtue
the willingness to work for the good of the nation or community even at great sacrifice
Civil
related to lawsuits involving the private rights of individuals
Infrastructure
a system of transit lines, highways, bridges, and tunnels
Local Government
a government on the county, parish, city, town, village, or district level
Popular Sovereignty
government by consent of the governed
Bill
a proposed law
Veto
to reject, as when the President rejects a law passed by Congress
Impeach
to bring charges of serious wrongdoing against a public official
Ratify
to approve
Federalist
a supporter of a strong federal government
Anti federalist
an opponent of a strong federal government
Amend
to change
Republic
a British document signed in 1215 that contained two basic ideas: monarchs themselves have to obey the laws, and citizens have basic rights
Separation of Powers
a principle by which the powers of government are divided among separate branches
Constitutional Convention
the gathering of state representatives on May 25, 1787 to revise the Articles of Confederation
Virginia Plan
the plan at the Constitutional Convention that called for a strong national government with three branches and a two-chamber legislature
New Jersey Plan
the plan at the Constitutional Convention, favored by smaller states, that called for three branches of government with a single-chamber legislature
Great Comprise
a plan at the Constitutional Convention that settled the differences between large and small states
Constitution
a document that sets out the laws, principles, organization, and processes of a government
Articles of Confederation
the first American constitution, passed in 1777, which created a loose alliance of 13 independent states
Shay’s Rebellion
a 1786 revolt in Massachusetts led by farmers in reaction to high taxes
