Freedom in political, social, and economic life.

Participatory democracy

Broad, direct involvement of citizens in politics.

Independent associations that connect citizens (churches, clubs, advocacy organizations).

Power is spread among many groups that compete and compromise.

A small, wealthy group has the most influence on policy.

Madison argued that factions are inevitable, but a large republic makes it less likely that one group can dominate.

Anti-Federalist essay warning that a large central government would trample liberty; it preferred small republics and strong states.

Document that sets up the principles and structure of the U.S. government.

A government where citizens elect representatives.

Articles of Confederation

First U.S. government; weak central government, strong states.

Farmers' uprising that showed the weakness of the Articles.

Constitutional Convention

1787 meeting to rewrite the Articles; created the Constitution.

Writ of habeas corpus

Right to know the charges if arrested.

Laws that punish actions that were legal when committed (forbidden).

Bicameral legislature

Two-house legislature (House and Senate).

Compromise on importation of enslaved people

The slave trade could not be banned until 1808.

Group at the Constitutional Convention that worked out compromises.

Powers directly listed in the Constitution.

Necessary and Proper Clause (Elastic Clause)

Gives Congress flexibility to make necessary laws.

Powers not written, but based on the Necessary and Proper Clause.

The Constitution and federal law outrank state law.

Official change to the Constitution.

Supported the Constitution and a strong central government.

Opposed the Constitution; wanted strong state governments.

Essays defending the Constitution.

Madison argued that separation of powers and checks and balances protect liberty.

Groups of like-minded people who could threaten the rights of others.

Shared power between the national and state governments.

Everyone, including leaders, must follow the law.

Each branch has distinct responsibilities.

Branches can limit one another.

Unit 1 Vocabulary (1.1-1.6) Flashcards

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Democracy

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A system where power comes from the people through elections.

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Natural rights

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Rights that all people are born with (life, liberty, property/pursuit of happiness).

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Social contract

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An agreement in which people give up some freedoms to the government in exchange for protection.

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Popular sovereignty

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Government power comes from the people.

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Limited government

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Government powers are restricted by law.

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Republican government (republicanism)

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People elect representatives to govern on their behalf.

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Inalienable rights

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Rights that cannot be taken away.

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