An early nation vocabulary

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  1. 5. convention The 1787 meeting in Philadelphia where delegates created the United States Constitution.
  2. 11. federalists People who opposed the Constitution because they feared a strong national government and wanted stronger state governments and a Bill of Rights.
  3. 12. A system of government where power is shared between the national government and state governments.
  4. 16. powers Powers shared by both the federal and state governments, such as collecting taxes.
  5. 17. ammendment Prevents the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers in their homes during peacetime.
  6. 18. ammendment States that powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people.
  7. 19. powers Powers not specifically written in the Constitution but suggested by the “Necessary and Proper Clause.”
  8. 20. ammendment Guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial, a jury, a lawyer, and the right to know the charges and witnesses.
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  1. 1. purchase The 1803 land deal in which the United States bought a large territory from France, doubling the country’s size.
  2. 2. ammendment Protects the rights of people accused of crimes, including the right to remain silent, protection from double jeopardy, and the right to due process.
  3. 3. ammendment Protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures; police must have a warrant and probable cause.
  4. 4. ammendment Guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil (non-criminal) cases, when the amount exceeds $20.
  5. 6. of rights The list of the First 10 Amendments originally written to increase support for the Constitution
  6. 7. ammendment Protects the right of citizens to keep and bear arms (own weapons).
  7. 8. republicans A political party led by Thomas Jefferson that supported strong state governments and weaker federal power.
  8. 9. vs madison The 1803 Supreme Court case that established judicial review, giving courts the power to declare laws unconstitutional.
  9. 10. ammendment States that citizens have rights beyond those specifically listed in the Constitution.
  10. 13. powers Powers given specifically to the states, such as running schools and holding elections.
  11. 14. People who supported the Constitution and wanted a strong national (federal) government.
  12. 15. ammendment Protects against excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
  13. 18. ammendment Protects the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.