Chapter 8 Vocab
The first written plan of government
Articles of Confederation
System that allows each branch of government to limit the power of other two branches
Checks and balances
The first 10 amendments
Bill of Rights
The freedom of religion
1st Amendment
This branch of government makes the laws
Legislative
The basic framework for the government and country
The Constitution
Laws are passed by a majority vote
interest group
An order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to search a person's property
No soldier, in a time of peace, may be quartered in a person's home without their consent
3rd amendment
Supreme Court belongs to this branch
Judicial Branch
This established a 2 house Congress
Great Compromise
An organization that actively promotes the view of a specific issue
Interest Group
Giving testimony that can be used against oneself
Self incrimination
The right to be secure in your home against unreasonable searches and seizures
4th amendment
This branch can give pardons
Executive
A country governed by elected representation
Republic
The idea that the government;s authority comes from the people
popular sovereignty
Putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime
Double Jeopardy
Ensures a fair trial, speedy and fair
6th amendment
This branch can negotiate treaties
Executive
Law passed in 1787 that specified how western lands would be governed
Northwest Ordinance
The constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments
federalism
The concept that the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably as it carries out the law
Due Process
Powers not specific to the government are reserved to the states
10th amendment
Legislative