AP Government & Politics

4. of Rights The first 10 amendments that protect people's rights.
5. Rights Rights everyone is born with that can’t be taken away.
6. of Confederation The first government plan. It gave too much power to the states.
13. Congress A two-part Congress made up of the Senate and House of Representatives.
15. Democracy People vote for leaders to make decisions for them.
19. Contract People give up some freedoms so everyone can be safe and have order.
20. of Powers Each branch of government has its own job.
21. The official approval of the Constitution.
22. Powers Powers shared by both the federal and state governments (like taxing).
24. Government The government can't have unlimited power. The Constitution puts limits on what it can do.
25. Clause Says national laws are more powerful than state laws.
26. Amendment Says powers not given to the federal government go to the states.
28. A group of people with the same ideas who want to influence the government.
29. No. 1 An essay that says the Constitution gives the federal government too much power.
30. Grants Federal money given to states with strict rules on how to spend it.
31. A person who wanted a strong national government and supported the Constitution.

1. of Independence A paper saying the colonies were breaking away from Britain. Talks about natural rights.
2. A type of government where people elect leaders and follow a constitution.
3. to the Constitution The intro to the Constitution. Lists the goals of the government.
6. A person who wanted strong state governments and didn’t like the Constitution at first.
7. A system where the states and federal government share power.
8. A change or addition to the Constitution.
9. No. 10 An essay that says a big republic helps stop bad groups (factions) from taking over.
10. Powers Powers that only the federal government has (like declaring war).
11. and Proper Clause Lets Congress make laws it needs to carry out its powers.
12. Rules the federal government gives to states that they have to follow.
14. The plan that created our current government with more power for the federal government.
16. Sovereignty The people have the power. If they don’t like the government, they can change it.
17. and Balances Each branch of government can limit what the others do.
18. No. 51 An essay about how separating powers and using checks and balances keeps the government from getting too powerful.
23. Grants Federal money given to states with few rules on how to spend it.
27. Powers Powers saved for the states (like education or driving rules).