Scatter: AP Gov - Chapter 2

Declaration of Independence

Written by Jefferson. The document approve by representatives of the American colonies in 1176 declaring their independence

Factions

interest groups arising form the undistribution of property or wealth that James Madison attacked in Federalist Paper #10

Limited government

the idea of clear restrictions on what rulers can do

Writ of habeas corpus

A court order requiring jailers to explain to a judge why they are holding a prisoner in custody

Articles of Confederation

The first constitution of the U.S. adopted by congress in 1777 and enacted in 1781 and established a national legislature

Virginia Plan

It called for giving each state representation in Congress based on the state's share of the American population

Judicial Review

The power of the courts to determine whethers acts of Congress are in accord with the US Constitution. Established in Marbury v. Madison.

Connecticut Compromise

was to create two houses in Congress. Each state shall have two representatives

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Articles of Confederation	The first constitution of the U.S. adopted by congress in 1777 and enacted in 1781 and established a national legislature
Connecticut Compromise	was to create two houses in Congress. Each state shall have two representatives
Declaration of Independence	Written by Jefferson. The document approve by representatives of the American colonies in 1176 declaring their independence
Factions	interest groups arising form the undistribution of property or wealth that James Madison attacked in Federalist Paper #10
Judicial Review	The power of the courts to determine whethers acts of Congress are in accord with the US Constitution. Established in Marbury v. Madison.
Limited government	the idea of clear restrictions on what rulers can do
Virginia Plan	It called for giving each state representation in Congress based on the state's share of the American population
Writ of habeas corpus	A court order requiring jailers to explain to a judge why they are holding a prisoner in custody

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