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magna carta
first document to limit power of England's monarchs; established principles that rules are subject to law
Albany Plan of Union
armed to unite 13 colonies for trade, military, and other purposes; proposed by Benjamin Franklin and turned down by the crown
Federalism
system of gov in which a written constitution divides power between central, or national, government and several regional governments
Limited government
government is restricted in what it may do, and each individual has rights gov can't take away
anti-federalists
opposed ratification of constitution
bill of rights
first 10 amendments in constitution
Popular sovereignty
people are source of any and all government power, and government can exist only with consent of the governed
Bicameral
legislative body composed of 2 chambers
What was the primary reason that state delegates went to Philadelphia in 1787?
revise articles of confederation
What were main differences between the Virginia and new jersey plans?
Virginia plan proposed 2 legislative houses of which membership would be based on population
How did the Connecticut compromise solve the problem between the Virginia and new jersey plan
Congress would have 2 houses. In smaller senate, states represent equally. In house, based on population
What was the 3/5th compromise
slaves would be considered as 3/5 of a person
What is described in the first three articles in the constitution?
legislative, judicial, and executive
Describe checks and balances
each branch i subject to a number of constitutional checks, or restraints by other branches
How is the constitution formally amended?
proposed by 2/3, proposed by congress, or national convention
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