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U.S. History & Gov't
Foundations of Gov't Vocab
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History
11th Grade
09/18/2007

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Term
unwritten Constitution
Definition
anything developed by custom (ex. political parties)
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3/5 compromise
Definition
slaves only counted as 3/5 of a person.
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Federalist
Definition
essays in the defense of new U.S. constitution by hamiliton, madison and jay
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Alexander Hamilton's financial plan
Definition
called for a national bank of United States
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John Locke
Definition
english enlightenment, and political philosopher who influenced our Constitution
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popular sovereignty
Definition
people vote and decide issues
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New Jersey Plan
Definition
each state had an equal vote.
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Bill Of Rights
Definition
constitutional amendments 1-10 stating fundamental personal rights of citizens.
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checks and balances
Definition
ensures that all branches are doing what the Constitution says they can do
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legislative branch
Definition
CONGRESS and all it can do
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separation of powers
Definition
each branch had certain things that they can do.
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executive branch
Definition
the President and all he does
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federalism
Definition
national and state governments share some powers
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Mayflower Compact
Definition
plymouth settlers agreed to establish some sort of government
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virginia house of burgesses
Definition
indirect democracy, reps. that vote for you.
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triangular trade
Definition
goods and slaves were exchanged among africa,england,europe & west indies.
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judicial branch
Definition
our court system- like the Supreme Court
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problem of Articles of Confederation
Definition
national government could not tax and raise money
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Patrick Henry
Definition
revolutionary leader and orator, member f the VA house of burgesses and cont. congress
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articles of confederation
Definition
first us government 1778-1789
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albany plan of union
Definition
1754 franklins proposal that the colonies from a self-govering federation under the british govener.
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Baron Montesquieu
Definition
idea of seperation of powers, philosopher.
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town meetings
Definition
direct democracy, people vote on issues.
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salutary neglect
Definition
general ignoring of mercantalist regulations.
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george washington
Definition
comander of american forces revolutionary war.
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Benjamin Franklin
Definition
first proposed colonial unity at Albany Congress
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samuel adams
Definition
revolutionary leader member of cant. congress.
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enlightenment
Definition
18th century intellectual movement that emphasized the use of reason.
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