Government Staar

gov in which people elect representatives to make laws on their behalf

Document that outlines gov

people in gov position are subjected to the same laws as other citizens

Political powers rests with the people who can abolish or alter gov. as the see fit

rights all citizens possess; Bill of Rights

people elect representatives to make laws for them

the sharing of power between that state and the national government

each branch of government has a specific function

Power of the supreme court to rule an act of Congress unconstitutional

Plan that called for equal representation for all states in congress

Plan that called for representation in Congress to be based on population

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

Slaves would count as 3/5 person for representation in congress

Branch of government that is headed by the President. They carry out the laws

Branch of government that is responsible for making laws; congress

Something that goes against the Constitution

Branch of government that interprets the laws; the supreme court

the first 10 amendments of the constitution that outline individual rights for citizens

Abolish Slavery

Gave citizenship to all citizens regardless of race

Gave African American men the right to vote

 person who supported the ratification of the constitution

person who wanted a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution before it could be ratified

Political party founded by Alexander Hamilton. they wanted an industrialized economy and a strong national/central government

Political Party founded by Thomas Jefferson. They wanted a strong State gov. and an agricultural economy

Political party started by Andrew Jackson- the party of the "common man". This is the present day ******* Party

Political party founded in 1854. They were founded as anti-slavery party. Abraham Lincoln was the first of them.