Constitutional Era Flashcards

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Federalist Papers

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A series of essays defending the new United States Constitution.

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Authors of the Federalist Papers

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Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay.

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Compromise

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An agreement or settlement that is reached by each side in a negotiation process

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New Jersey Plan

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A proposal for how to operate government which favored smaller states. This plan called for equal representation for each state.

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Checks and Balances

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The principle of government where the different branches of government limit each other's power

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7th Amendment

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The amendment that guarantees a right to a trial by jury in civil cases

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4th Amendment

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The amendment that protects us from unreasonable search and seizure

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Bill of Rights

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The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, guaranteeing fundamental American rights and freedoms

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9th Amendment

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The amendment that guarantees us other rights than just the ones listed in the Bill of Rights

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Separation of Powers

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The principle of government where the federal government is divided into three branches