agreement as to action or opinion

The French and Indian War

A conflict between France and her Native American allies as well as Britain and her colonies from 1754 to 1763, part of the larger Seven Years' War. The outcome altered the relationship between Britain and American colonies.

The Revolutionary War

The war for American independence from Britain, fought from 1775 to 1783.

Cruel and oppressive government or rule exercised by one body for its own sake and not the common good

The greater number or part; more than half.

An organization that consists of a number of parties or groups united in an alliance or league, often for national security.

A system of government in which entities such as states or provinces share power with a national government.

Articles of Confederation

The original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.

An armed uprising in 1786-1787 by American farmers against state and local enforcement of tax collections and judgments for debt.

A law passed in 1787 to regulate the settlement of the Northwest Territory, which eventually was divided into several states including Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

Supporters of the proposed Constitution, who favored a strong national government.

People who opposed the ratification of the Constitution in 1789 preferring direct democracy and local rule and thereafter allied with Thomas Jefferson's Anti-Federal Party.

A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives.

A system of government by the whole population either directly or indirectly, typically through elected representatives chosen in free elections.

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

The Spirit of the Laws

A treatise on political theory and jurisprudence first published anonymously by Montesquieu in 1748.

A French judge, man of letters, and political philosopher famous for his articulation of the theory of separation of powers; most quoted author in North America from 1762 to 1800.

The action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.

The action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented.

A proposal by Madison and Randolph delegates for a bicameral legislative branch based only on population. Supported by large states.

A proposal for the structure of the United States Government presented by William Paterson at the Constitutional Convention suggesting a unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state. Supported by small states.

Also known as the Great Compromise, it was an agreement that large and small states reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. It included an upper chamber in which each state was equally represented and a lower chamber with representation based on population.

An organized group of people with at least roughly similar political aims and opinions.

one of the first peaceful transfers of power between opposing political parties and the first in a democracy

The right to practice whatever religion one chooses.

A thing or things belonging to someone; possessions collectively.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

The smaller number or part, especially a number that is less than half the whole number.

One of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States usually associated with policies that protect and support the rights of workers and minorities, the separation of church and state, gun control, internationalism, and federally funded education and social services.

One of the two major political parties in the United States, also known as the GOP (Grand Old Party), usually associated with reduced taxation, limited government, strong defense, and opposed to laws and policies that challenge traditional social and family hierarchies.

Powers of the federal government that are specifically named and described in the Constitution.

A political ideology centered on citizenship in a state organized as a republic under which the people hold popular sovereignty.

A division or office of a large business or organization, operating locally or having a particular function.

branch of government having the power to make laws, levy taxes, and make financial appropriations.

branch of government having the power of diplomatic representation, execution of laws, and appointment of officials and has some power over legislation

branch of government charged with trying cases that involve the government and administering justice

1.An act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies. 2. doctrine under which the three branches of government are not to infringe upon each other's constitutionally vested powers.

principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power

The national government of the United States, composed of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches having domain over international affairs and national defense.

The government of a specific state in the United States which has domain over other matters such as education and crime control.

Pine Paths American Government Vocab Semester 1

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CCSS

RI.11-12.5, RI.11-12.4, RL.8.1

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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government

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the organization, machinery, or agency through which a political unit exercises authority and performs functions and which is usually classified according to the distribution of power with it

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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nature

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The inherent character or essential qualities of something. the external world

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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natural law

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A body of unchanging moral principles regarded as a basis for all human conduct. The ground of men's natural rights and the moral limit to liberty.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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equality

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The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities for each member of a group, class, or society.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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social compact

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An agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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unalienable

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Not transferable to another or not capable of being taken away or denied.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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self-evident

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Not needing to be demonstrated or explained; obvious.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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