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a set of basic principles and laws that determine the powers and duties of government
Constitution
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fundamental rights such as speech
Natural Rights
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A government by, for, and of the people
Democracy
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govt. in which voted representatives represent the people
Republic or Representative Democracy
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govt. in which all power is given to an individual
Monarcy
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first constitution of the U.S. that created a very limited central govt.
Article of Confederation
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formal approval
Ratification
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taxes on imports and exports
Tariff
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trade conducted between two or more states
Interstate Commerce
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trade conducted within one state
Intrastate Commerce
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A steep drop in economic activity
Depression
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A meeting to revise the Article of Confederation
Constitutional Convention
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distribution of govt. power between a central authority and the states or provinces that make up the nation
Federalism
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Congress
Legislative Branch
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president and the administrative departments of the govt.
Executive Branch
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makes up all the national courts
Judicial Branch
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a system to prevent any branch of govt. from becoming too powerful
Checks and Balances
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people who apposed the Constitution
Antifederalist
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supporters of the Constitution
Federalists
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official changes, corrections, or additions
Amendment
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The 1st 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
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bring charges against
Impeach
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freedom from punishment
Pardon
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executive departments, advisers of the pres.
Cabinet
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make a request of/ protest
Petition
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judge's order that authorizes the search because the property may contain evidence to a crime
Search Warrant
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fair application, of the law
Due Process
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to be tried again for the same crime
Double Jeopardy
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the right to take personal property to further the public's intrest
Eminent Domain
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gaining citizenship
Naturalization
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send back to the country of origin
Deport
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requirement of military service
Draft
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