3 Branches of Gov
The branch of government that can veto a law
Executive
The split between Federal and State governments to try and keep an equal balance of power
Federalism
Type of economic system where all means of production (land, factories, etc) are controlled by the State
Communism
Document that announced the colonies freedom from England
Declaration of Independence
The idea of having as minimal government interference as possible
Limited Government
The name for each branches ability to oversee and have some power over the other branches
Checks and Balances
The three levels of government
Local, State, and Federal
French for "Laid back"
Laissez Faire
The type of government where representatives are elected to vote on behalf of the people
Representative Democracy, Indirect Democracy or Republic
When a citizen is required by law to do something for their government
The branch that was created during the Articles of Confederation
Legislative Branch
Portion of the Constitution that declares the Constitution "the Supreme Law of the Land"
The Supremacy Clause
The two ways the Federal Government pays for their activities
Taxes and Bonds(Borrowing)
The event that influenced most of the founding father's political and social beliefs
The Enlightenment
The other name for a Free-Enterprise System
Capitalism
The branch of government that decides if the actions of the other branches are Constitutional or Unconstitutional
Judicial branch
Implied Powers
Economy where price is dictated by the flow of supply and demand.. NOT the government
What was the compromise that settled the debate of how Congress would be structured?
Great (Connecticut) Compromise
The idea that the power of the government comes from it's citizens
Popular Sovereignty
The branch of government that has grown and gained power since the writing of the Constitution
Executive Branch
The amendment that declares any powers not given to the Federal government are reserved for the States
10th Amendment
The governments plan to use government spending and taxation to stimulate the economy
Fiscal Policy
The major weakness of the AOC that resulted in Shay's Rebellion
Inability of Federal Gov to tax
The rights of an accused person to be treated fairly and equally
Due Process of Law