Federalism
Type of Government that gives power to the states and the central government
Federalism
Form of government which is characterized by a leader, or a group of leaders, who hold governmental powers with few to no limitations.
Dictatorship
A type of Democracy that Direct Participation. This means that every citizen votes for everything directly
Direct Democracy
First 10 amendments to the constitution. This addition to the constitution helped bring compromise to the constitution
The Bill of Rights
the concept of a government limited in power
Limited Government
•the inherent authority of indigenous tribes to govern themselves within the borders of the U.S. Recognized as “domestic dependent nations”
Tribal Sovereignty
The idea that no one is above the law
Rule of Law
Wanted a "Bill of Rights" added to the constitution. Supported states rights. Generally small farmers
Anti-Federalists
A type of government used in the past by the United states that designates all the power to the states
Confederation
Type of Democracy that uses representation to make the important issues. The Citizens elect representatives so that they make the laws
Indirect Democracy or Representative Democracy
A compromise between the southern states and northern states. Southern states wanted slaves to be counted as a full person in order to achieve higher representation. Northern states did not want them counted.
Three-Fifths Compromise
basic Principle within the constitution that shows that each branch is separate and has its own powers
Separation of Powers
Treaty in which the U.S. initially recognized tribal territories. It did not work as planned
Fort Laramie Treaty
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Powers vested upon the Central government as stated in the Constitution
Exclusive Powers
Type of government that holds all or most of its power int the central government
Unitary Government
Type of Democracy in which the citizens elect the executive branch and the legislative branch
Presidential Democracy
A compromise between the federalists who wanted a strong central government and the Antifederalists that wanted a strong state government
Federalism
principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power. make sure no one branch would be able to control too much power,
Checks and Balances
Broke up Communal Lands
Reduced Tribal Control
Promoted Assimilation
Dawes allotment Act
Goals of the Preamble to the constitution
Supported the Constitution as it was written. Supported a Strong Central Government and were generally wealthy
Federalists
Type of Government that has a king/queen, but also follows a constitution.
Constitutional Monarchy
Type of Democracy that allows the citizens to elect the legislative branch. The legislative branch will elect the executive branch
Parliamentary Democracy
A compromise between the Virginia plan and the New Jersey plan, which established the legislative branch as we know it today.
The Great Compromise or Connecticut Compromise
the principle that the leaders of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, who are the source of all political legitimacy.
Popular Sovereignty
•Supreme Court Ruled that the federal government broke the Fort Laramie treaty
U.S. V. Sioux Nation of Indians
Requirements to be a state/Nation
Type of power that is left to the states
Reserved Powers
power rests with a small number of people. These people may or may not be distinguished by one or several characteristics, such as nobility, fame, wealth, education, or corporate, religious, political, or military control.
Oligarchy
A concept similar to Democracy. This is a basic principle within the constitution that discusses voting for representatives
Republicanism
Congress could not tax the export of goods from states
Could not interfere with the slave trade for at least 20 years
The Commerce/ Slave Trade Compromise
a process under which a government's executive, legislative, or administrative actions are subject to review by the judiciary. a court may invalidate laws, acts, or governmental actions that are incompatible with a higher authority.
Judicial Review
•Restored land to tribes and supported self-governance. Promoted Economic Development. Significant limits on this and was dependent on the federal government. Required Federal approval for Tribe Government structure like constitutions. The Ultimate authority still remained with the federal government
Indian Reorganization ACt
the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.
Ratification