Vocab 1
U.S Constitution
The plan detailing the structure, functions, and powers of the government of the United States, also known as the Constitution.
When were the Articles of Confederation written?
in 1777
What was the Thirteenth Amendment?
this amendment abolished slavery that was an issue that left unresolved at the time of writing the original Constitution
Separation of Powers
the division of government powers into legislative, executive, and Judaical branches
What does the Executive on Legislative do?
may veto bills passed by Congress or may adjourn Congress in certain situations
Parliament
the name given to the Legislative Branch of Government in Britain and other countries.
What was the "firm league of friendship"?
This was a partnership that the states agreed to form, this was under the Articles of Confederation
What did the Fifteenth Amendment do?
this amendment protected voting rights for black American men, including formerly enslaved persons
Delegated Power
government function granted and assigned to a specific branch of the Federal government under the U.S. Constitution
What is the Nanking Massacre?
the Japanese invaded the city of Nanking, and forces committed mass murder and rape of the Chinese civilians
Constituent
someone who votes to appoint another to act on his or her behalf.
What did the Articles of Confederation allow the government to do?
borrow money with states consent, operate on army and navy with states consent, ban slavery in the western territory, or create new states
this amendment gave voters in Washington, D.C., more of a political voice
Bill of Rights
the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which protects the individual rights of citizens
What was Poland left with after WWll?
after WWll, Poland was left in disarray, with social conditions in chaos
Constitution
a plan, or outline, for government, such as the U.S. Constitution
Solutions in the U.S. Constitution from the Individual Rights?
establishes a Judaical Branch of government or through the courts citizens may seek solutions to dispute over rights
What did the Twenty-Fourth Amendment do?
this amendment abolished poll taxes, or fees to vote
Totalitarian
a government that has unlimited power, which is used to control most aspects of the people's lives as a means to reach some specific goal
What was the Freedom house?
a U.S.-based non government organization (NGO) that promotes democratic change and monitors it around the globe
Divine Rights of Kings
What can the Supreme Court or Lower Federal Courts do?
it can declare that law to be unconstitutional, and thus unenforceable
What did the Twenty-Sixth Amendment do?
this amendment expanded voting rights protection to all citizens aged at least 18 years of age
Free trade
international exchange of goods and services without tariffs, quotas, or other restrictions
What is the advantage of Confederation?
power is focused at the local levels of government