Dates
In what year did the uprising of farmers take place?
1786
Having two legislative branches.
What is Bicameral.
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
What is Bureaucracy?
Reserved powers to the states.
10th amendment
Articles of Confederation
1781
A proposal on having two legislative branches in the U.S
What is the Virginia Plan.
What do you call a sovereign state that is governed as a single entity.
What is Unitary System or Unitary State
Women have the right to vote.
19th amendment
From what years were the Federalist Papers made in?
1787 - 1788
An agreement between the first 13 states which was made as the first constitution.
What are the Articles of Confederation
Specific powers granted to Congress by the United States Constitution
Enumerated Powers
18-year-olds have the right to vote.
26th amendment
Bill of Rights
1791
What Federalist Paper Number does James Madison defend a system called Checks and Balances?
What is Number 51
This prevents a state from treating citizens of other states in a discriminatory manner
privileges and immunities clause
Protection against illegal search and seizure
4th amendment
In what year did Congress begin their 1st term?
1789
What is Veto?
A vote that blocks a decision
An interpretation of the establishment clause embraced by the Supreme Court that allows no government involvement with religion, even on a nonpreferential basis.
Wall of Separation
Freedom of religion, speech, petition and assembly
1st amendment