Principles of Government
Divides the power of government into 3 branches
Separation of Powers
Freedom of speech, religion, and press; right to assemble; right to petition
1st Amendment
Right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
First form of government established by the 13 states. replaced by the US Constitution because it created a weak form of central government
Articles of Confederation
agreement between two or more sides, in which both sides give up something they want
Compromise
makes sure no branch of the government becomes too powerful
Checks and Balances
Right to due process, no double jeopardy, do not have to testify against yourself.
5th Amendment
No unlawful search and seizure
4th Amendment
Compromise between northern and southern states over how slaves would be counted in determining a state's population.
Three-Fifths Compromise
a group of people who supported the ratification of the US Constitution
Federalist
the power of the government is restricted by the U.S. Constitution
Limited Government
No cruel or unusual punishment or excessive fines or bail
8th Amendment
No quartering of troops during peace time.
3rd Amendment
When was the Constitution written
1787
a group of people who did not support the ratification of the US Constitution
Anti-Federalist
People hold the ultimate power
Popular Sovereignty
The right to a fast and public trial, right to have a lawyer
6th Amendment
Powers reserved for the states
10th Amendment
created a two house legislature (bicameral)
--- equal representation in the Senate (New Jersey Plan) ,representation proportional to population for HoR New Jersey Plan (Virginia Plan) ---
The Great Compromise
An addition to a document (Constitution)
Amendment
Power is shared between the states and national government
Federalism
Trial by jury in civil cases
7th Amendment
Rights reserved to the people
9th Amendment
Essays written to encourage ratification of the Constitution
Federalist Papers
Approval of a document or policy
Ratification