vocab quiz Flashcards
consent of the governed
The idea that a governments legitimacy and moral rights to use state power is justified and lawful only when consented
Articles of confederation
The written document that establishes the functions of the national government of the U.S in 1781
Virginia Plan
A strong national government with three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
New Jersey Plan
Equal representation for states in a unicameral legislature
Electors
An electoral college is a set of electors who are selected to elect a candidate to particular offices
Ratification
To make something official
Great Compromise:
a bicameral legislature, with representation in the House of Representatives according to population and in the Senate by equal numbers for each state.
Three-fifths Compromise:
It determined that three out of every five slaves were counted when determining a state’s total population for legislative representation and taxation.
Citizens
a person who legally belongs to a country and has the rights and protection of that country.
Enumerated Powers:
the powers granted to the Federal government, and specifically Congress.
Reserved Powers
powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution.
Equal Justice
The constitution promotes equal justice to all its citizens
Republican
a form of government belonging to, or characteristic of a republic.
Faction
A small group of people that come together in a large group.
Electoral College
It is a process in which includes the selection of electors
