Chapter 8 Vocab + Bill of Rights

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  1. 3. based on Montesquieu; powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch gets too much power
  2. 4. political theory that government is subject to the will of the people (people have the power)
  3. 6. powers that belong to federal government
  4. 9. to approve
  5. 11. no cruel or unusual punishments
  6. 12. the sharing of powers between the national and state government
  7. 13. lawmaking branch of government (Congress; Senate and House of Representatives)
  8. 14. system in which each branch of government checks or limits other branches so no one branch gets too much power
  9. 15. government of the people
  10. 18. freedom of religion, speech, press, assemble, and petition
  11. 23. any power not listed in the Constitution is reserved for state governments
  12. 24. first 10 amendments to the Constitution, strong fundamental rights of citizens
  13. 26. power of the court to judge whether or not actions of other branches are unconstitutional
  14. 29. powers not specifically defined in the Constitution; shall be entrusted to Congress
  15. 30. final and supreme authority of US. SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND
  16. 32. powers that belong to only the state governments
  17. 33. right to bear arms (guns)
  18. 35. Legislative, Executive, Judicial
  19. 36. against ratifying Constitution; feared power of national government; wanted a Bill of Rights included to protect peoples' rights
  20. 37. movement that promoted the idea that knowledge, reason and science would improve society
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  1. 1. based on John Locke, basic rights and freedoms all humans are entitled
  2. 2. no unreasonable searches and seizures; must have a warrant
  3. 5. Executives, or carries out the law (Prez and Cabinet)
  4. 7. government with limited powers strictly defined by law; no person or group is above the law
  5. 8. intro to Constitution; starting GOALS
  6. 10. an official change or addition to the Constitution
  7. 16. delegates of Constitutional Convention who shaped Constitution
  8. 17. we have other rights that are not listed in the Constitution
  9. 19. right to a speedy and public trial
  10. 20. includes the courts that settle disputes and questions of the law (Supreme Court and Federal Courts)
  11. 21. government in which people rule through elected representatives
  12. 22. England's lawmaking (legislative) body
  13. 25. you can take someone to court, but value in question must exceed $20
  14. 27. everyone deserves a trial; no double subjections
  15. 28. supporters of Constitution and a stronger national government; feared disorder without it
  16. 31. we do no have to take care of soldiers
  17. 34. powers shared by state and federal governments