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Preamble
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100
Phrase from that means to create a fair system of laws.
What is "establish justice"
100
Gov.'t ruled by the people
What is a democracy?
100
The right for a nation/state to make its own decision.
What is sovereignty?
200
Phrase that means to provide protection for the nation and its citizens
What is "provide for the common defense"
200
Branch of gov.''t that makes laws.
What is the Legislative?
200
According to the Declaration of Independence, the three rights of all men.
What is life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
300
Phrase that means that the gov.'t should pass laws and carry out actions that improve the lives of citizens
What is "promote the general welfare"
300
Term that means a legislature with two houses.
What is bicameral?
300
Element of a democratic gov.'t that states all people have value.
What is individual worth?
400
The document that the Preamble is the introduction to
What is the Constitution?
400
English document that first listed rights of citizens and place a limit on the power of the King.
What is the Magna Carta?
400
Agreement in the Constitution that created a legislature with two houses- one equal and one based on population.
What is the Connecticut Compromise?
500
Phrase that states the gov.'t should keep peace between the states and the citizens
What is "ensure domestic tranquility"?
500
Theory that states the authority of gov.'t comes from a willing agreement between the people and the gov.'t.
What is Social Contract Theory?
500
The reason the Articles of Confederation failed.
What is the "states had too much power"?