US Government Unit 1 Vocabulary

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  1. 2. - Supporters of the proposed Constitution, favoring a strong central government.
  2. 7. - A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.
  3. 8. of Rights - The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing certain fundamental rights and freedoms to individuals.
  4. 9. Clause - A clause in the U.S. Constitution stating that federal law is the "supreme law of the land," overriding any state laws.
  5. 11. - Oppressive and unjust government, often characterized by the arbitrary or unrestrained use of power.
  6. 15. - A system of government in which entities such as states or provinces share power with a national government.
  7. 16. Review - The doctrine under which legislative and executive actions are subject to review by the judiciary.
  8. 19. - A form of government in which the country is considered a "public matter" and the head of state is an elected or nominated president, not a monarch.
  9. 24. - An organization or alliance of several groups united in a league, especially of states with limited central authority.
  10. 26. - The practice of having two legislative or parliamentary chambers.
  11. 27. - The institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies.
  12. 28. Rights - Rights that are believed to be granted by nature or God that are inherent in being human and not dependent on government.
  13. 29. Powers - Powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution.
  14. 30. Carta - A charter of liberties agreed to by King John of England in 1215, which influenced the development of constitutional government and the protection of individual rights.
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  1. 1. Government - A political system in which legalized force is restricted through delegated and enumerated powers.
  2. 3. - A system of government where power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.
  3. 4. Rights - Rights that cannot be taken away or denied, often referred to as natural rights inherent to every individual.
  4. 5. Contract - The theory that individuals consent, either explicitly or tacitly, to surrender some of their freedoms and submit to the authority of the ruler or magistrate in exchange for protection of their remaining rights.
  5. 6. Sovereignty - The principle that the authority of a state and its government is created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives.
  6. 10. and Balances - A principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power.
  7. 12. - Opponents of the proposed Constitution, favoring stronger state governments and fearing the potential tyranny of a strong central government.
  8. 13. of Powers - A model of governance where the state's government is divided into branches, each with separate, independent powers and responsibilities.
  9. 14. - The introductory statement of the U.S. Constitution, setting forth the general principles of American government.
  10. 17. - A change or addition to a legal or statutory document, especially the U.S. Constitution.
  11. 18. - Supreme power or authority, especially regarding the authority of a state to govern itself or another state.
  12. 20. - The theory or practice of governance according to a constitution, limiting government power.
  13. 21. Powers - Powers that are shared by both the federal government and the states.
  14. 22. of Law - The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced.
  15. 23. Powers - Powers that are not granted to the federal government by the Constitution, and therefore are reserved for the states.
  16. 25. Clause - Also known as the Necessary and Proper Clause, it grants Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers.