(Constitutional) The meeting of state delegates in 1787 in Philadelphia called to revise the Articles of Confederation. It instead designed a new plan of government, the US Constitution.

1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788 (weaknesses-no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade)

A collection of 85 articles written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison under the name "Publius" to defend the Constitution in detail.

representatives from each of the 13 colonies who decided to meet and write a document stating their reasons for separation and independence from England

Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin, needed a population of 60,000 to ask the US to join the state. Slavery was banned in these areas and public schooling must be provided.

Rebellion led by Daniel Shays of farmers in western Massachusetts in 1786-1787, protesting mortgage foreclosures. It highlighted the need for a strong national government just as the call for the Constitutional Convention went out.

a settlement of differences in which each side gives up something

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

To approve

A continuous rise in the price of goods and services

A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting

A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

to overrule; to prevail over

Allows the court to determine the constitutionality of laws

A formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office

Branch of government that passes laws

A principle of constitutional government; a government whose powers are defined and limited by a constitution.

A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.

A philosophy of limited government with elected representatives serving at the will of the people. The government is based on consent of the governed.

Constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, with the legislative branch making law, the executive applying and enforcing the law, and the judiciary interpreting the law

Chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature

A legislature consisting of two parts, or houses

A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power

pertaining to a city or citizen

Carries out the laws

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

rights guaranteed or belonging to a person

Branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly.

to change in a formal way; to change for the better

A change to the Constitution

Powers given to the national government alone

1620 - The first agreement for self-government in America. It was signed by the 41 men on the Mayflower and set up a government for the Plymouth colony.

meeting of elected colonial delegates: 1787: one purpose- to write a new constitution.

President can veto a law, and Congress and overturn the veto with a two-thirds vote.

All legislative powers are vested in Congress

George Mason, Samuel Adams & Patrick Henry were against a strong central government.

Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition & Assembly

Fear of creating a central government that would be too strong

famous for his articulation of the theory of separation of powers, which is implemented in many constitutions throughout the world.

17th century English philosopher who opposed the Divine Right of Kings and who asserted that people have a natural right to life, liberty, and property.

A Puritan minister who led about 100 settlers out of Massachusetts Bay to Connecticut because he believed that the governor and other officials had too much power. He wanted to set up a colony in Connecticut with strict limits on government.

Created an elected legislature for Pennsylvania. A Quaker that founded Pennsylvania to establish a place where his people and others could live in peace and be free from persecution.

The time before John Rolfe showed up to grow tobacco and made Jamestown successful. The settlement started in 1607.

1215 document that limited the king's ability to tax English nobles and that guaranteed due process and a right to trial

step 1: amendment proposed by 2/3 vote of both houses of congress OR a constitutional convention called by congress on petition of 2/3 out of 50 states.

protects rights from an abusive government

Jury duty, obey the laws

to impose a tax upon

The dedication of citizens to the common welfare of their community or country, even at the cost of their individual interests

Something that you do as a citizen. This can include obeying the law, defending your country, serving on a jury, paying taxes and attending school.

Something that you should do as a citizen. This can include participating in the democratic process (voting), recycling, volunteering, or helping other citizens.

endowed with power or authority; fixed; settled; certain. Category: law. past verb, adjective

Freedoms Guaranteed by the First Amendment

Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition

A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.

No quartering of Soldiers

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures

Criminal Proceedings; Due Process; Eminent Domain; Double Jeopardy; Protection from Self incrimination

Criminal Proceedings; Must inform defendant of charge/s; Right to Attorney; Right to fair impartial jury

Right to jury in civil trials.

no cruel and unusual punishment

Citizens entitled to rights not listed in the Constitution, unalienable right of Pursuit of Happiness

Powers Reserved to the States

People are taking a stance against the possible registry of Muslims by protesting, writing and speaking out because it violates the first amendment.

the right of the press to write and print news and information free from government involvement; guaranteed in the First Amendment

Both called for the protection of individual Rights

Individual Rights limits the governments power the most.

What can overturn a Supreme Court decision?

blended the Virginia plan and the New Jersey plan to have a bicameral legislature and the constitution

"Large state" proposal for the new constitution, calling for proportional representation in both houses of a bicameral Congress. The plan favored larger states and thus prompted smaller states to come back with their own plan for apportioning representation.

A constitutional proposal that would have given each state one vote in a new congress

1762, it is necessary to make a social contract between the government and the governed in order to make us all better

the management of any office, business, or organization

Foreigner

The British practice of taking American sailors from American ships and forcing them into the British navy; a factor in the War of 1812.

begin formally; install in office

A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country

An example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

A tax on imported goods that raises the price of imports so people will buy domestic goods

behavior that promotes rebellion or civil disorder against the state

establishment of political parties.

An act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving

having to do with the household or family; not foreign

A name for President Monroe's two terms, a period of strong nationalism, economic growth, and territorial expansion. Since the Federalist party dissolved after the War of 1812, there was only one political party and no partisan conflicts.

Belonging to, situated in, or derived from another country.

having to do with money matters; Economic

A ban on trade

An increase in the percentage and in the number of people living in cities

Countryside

Whiskey Rebellion

Farming

An economic system in which people are free to operate their businesses as they see fit, with little government interference.

American jurist and politician who served as the chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1801-1835) and helped establish the practice of judicial review.

Women who worked in a Textile Mill in Massachusetts.

Impressment of U.S. Citizens.

Increased American patriotism.

New Orleans, LA

Explored the Louisiana territory

"Compromise of 1820" over the issue of slavery in Missouri. It was decided Missouri entered as a slave state and Maine entered as a free state and all states North of the 36th parallel were free states and all South were slave states.

Pay off all war debts, raise government revenues, create a national bank

Warned Americans not to get involved in European affairs, not to make permanent alliances, not to form political parties and to avoid sectionalism.

A statement of foreign policy which proclaimed that Europe should not interfere in affairs within the United States or in the development of other countries in the Western Hemisphere.

Established judicial review

Maryland was trying to tax the national bank and Supreme Court ruled that federal law was stronger than the state law

1803 purchase of the Louisiana territory from France. Made by Jefferson, this doubled the size of the US. Purchased from France.

Controversy during Adam's presidency, in 1798, over French demands for bribes from American negotiators over impressment of sailors.

Federalist policy, they make immigrating to US nearly impossible, and give president the power to deport all aliens from countries at war with US, furthermore they limit freedom of the press and free speech.

A protest caused by tax on liquor; it tested the will of the government; Washington's quick response showed the government's strength and mercy (led an army to put down the rebellion)

NATIONAL ANTHEM OF THE UNITED STATES THAT WaS ORIGINALLY A POEM WRITTEN BY FRANCIS SCOTT KEY DURING WAR OF 1812.

Political Party led by Hamilton - pro-British; supported by the wealthy; pro-merchants and trade; Favored the National Bank (BUS); loose interpretation

In 1789 Congress passed this Act which created the federal-court system. The act managed to quiet popular apprehensions by establishing in each state a federal district court that operated according to local procedures.

Strict constructionist, 4th president, father of the Constitution, leads nation through War of 1812, author of Bill of Rights

Resolutions passed in 1798 that attacked the Alien and Sedition Acts as being unconstitutional

Jefferson and Burr each received 73 votes in the Electoral College, so the House of Representatives had to decide the outcome. The House chose Jefferson as President and Burr as Vice President.

A battle during the War of 1812 where the British army attempted to take New Orleans. Due to the foolish frontal attack, Jackson defeated them, which gave him an enormous popularity boost.