United States Constitution Flashcards
United States Constitution
39 cards
The history of the US Constitution, it's formation, struggles, and lasting impact.
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Self-determination
What is liberty?
Unalienable rights
"Consent of the governed"
Social contract theory
Limited government
Republic
What is a constitution?
What does "trial by jury" mean?
Assemble
Term
Provision
Conscience
Delegate
Confederation
Treaty
Alliance
Ordinance
Politics
Ambassador
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Compromise
Posterity
Immigration
Impeach
What was the Northwest Ordinance?
What was Shays's Rebellion?
What was the Virginia Plan?
Federal system
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Great Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
The Federalist Papers
The Bill of Rights