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Constitutiona nation's basic law. It creates political institutions, allocates power within government, and often provides guaranteed to citizens.
Declaration of IndependenceWritten by Jefferson. The document approve by representatives of the American colonies in 1176 declaring their independence
Natural rightsJohn Locke's philosophy. Rights inherent in human beings, not dependent on governments.
Consent of the governedpeople must agree on who their ruler will be
Limited governmentthe idea of clear restrictions on what rulers can do
Articles of ConfederationThe first constitution of the U.S. adopted by congress in 1777 and enacted in 1781 and established a national legislature
Shay's Rebelliona series of armed attacks on courthouses to prevent judges from foreclosing on farms
U.S. Constitutiondocument written in 1787 and approved in 1788 that sets forth the institutional structure of U.S. government and tasks. Replaced the Articles of Confederation
Factionsinterest groups arising form the undistribution of property or wealth that James Madison attacked in Federalist Paper #10
N.J. Planproposed by William Peterson of N.Y. called for equality amongst states in representation
Virginia PlanIt called for giving each state representation in Congress based on the state's share of the American population
Connecticut Compromisewas to create two houses in Congress. Each state shall have two representatives
Writ of habeas corpusA court order requiring jailers to explain to a judge why they are holding a prisoner in custody
Separation of powerswas a Madison scheme. Power is shared amongst branches of government, executive, legislative, and judicial but not where they can control each other
Checks and balancespower is balanced among the different governmental institutions. These institutions continually check on another's activities
Republica form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws
Federalistsupporters of the U.S. constitution at the time the states were contemplating its adoption
Anti-federalistOpponents of the American Constitution at the time when the states were contemplating its adoption
Federalist PapersA collection of 85 articles written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay under name "Pubius" to defend the Constitution in detail
Bill of RightsThe first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These amendments define such basic liberties as freedom of religion, speech, and press and guarantee defendants' rights
Judicial ReviewThe power of the courts to determine whethers acts of Congress are in accord with the US Constitution. Established in Marbury v. Madison.

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