Sam's Government Vocabulary Flashcard

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The division of power between Federal and state governments

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Federalism

Front

The idea that the power of the government is separated into branches to share power. Each branch has a responsibility to keep the other branches in line with the Constitution.

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Checks & Balances

Front

Believed the Constitution gave the central government too much power, and without a Bill of Rights the people would be at risk of oppression.

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Anti-Federalists

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promote

Back

support or actively encourage

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ensure

Back

to make certain; to make safe

Front

citizenship

Back

To belong to or be part of a certain country.

Front

Requiring a person to take charge of important matters is called_________________.

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responsibilities

Front

To promote the good of all citizens (schools, public roads, hospitals, fire departments)

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General Welfare

Front

Government responsibilities shared among three branches: Executive, Judicial, Legislative.

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Separation of Powers

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The quality of being fair and reasonable.

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Justice