gov in which people elect representatives to make laws on their behalf
representative government
Document that outlines gov
constitution
people in gov position are subjected to the same laws as other citizens
limited government
Political powers rests with the people who can abolish or alter gov. as the see fit
popular soveignty
rights all citizens possess; Bill of Rights
Individual Rights
people elect representatives to make laws for them
Republicanism
the sharing of power between that state and the national government
federalism
each branch of government has a specific function
Separation of powers
Power of the supreme court to rule an act of Congress unconstitutional
Judicial review
Plan that called for equal representation for all states in congress
New Jersey Plan
Plan that called for representation in Congress to be based on population
Virginia plan
Combination of NJ and VA plans; bicameral legislature would be established. The lower house would be based on population and the upper house would be equal representation
Great Compromise
Slaves would count as 3/5 person for representation in congress
3/5 Compromise
Branch of government that is headed by the President. They carry out the laws
executive Branch
Branch of government that is responsible for making laws; congress
judicial branch
Something that goes against the Constitution
unconstitutional
Branch of government that interprets the laws; the supreme court
legislative branch
the first 10 amendments of the constitution that outline individual rights for citizens
Bill of Right's
Abolish Slavery
13th amendment
Gave citizenship to all citizens regardless of race
14th Amendment
Gave African American men the right to vote
15th Amendment
person who supported the ratification of the constitution
federalist
person who wanted a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution before it could be ratified
Anti-Federalist
Political party founded by Alexander Hamilton. they wanted an industrialized economy and a strong national/central government
Federalist Party
Political Party founded by Thomas Jefferson. They wanted a strong State gov. and an agricultural economy
Democratic-Republican Party
Political party started by Andrew Jackson- the party of the "common man". This is the present day ******* Party
Democratic Party
Political party founded in 1854. They were founded as anti-slavery party. Abraham Lincoln was the first of them.