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Anti-Federalist
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An individual who opposed the ratification of hte new Constituion in 1787.
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Bicameral Legislature
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A legislature made up of two parts called chambers. The U.S. Congress, composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate, is a bicameral legislature.
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Checks and Balances
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A major principle of the American government system whereby each branch of the government exervises a check on the actions of the others.
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Confederation
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A voluntary association of independent states, in which the member states agree to imited restraints on their freedom of action by a central authority.
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Electoral College
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A group of persons called electors selected by the voters in each state and (since 1961) Washington, D.C.; this group offically elects the president and vice president of the United States.
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Executive Agreement
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A binding international agreement between chiefs of stte tht does not require legislative approval.
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Federalist
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An individual who favored the adoption of the U.S. Constitution.
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Great Compromise
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The compromise between the New Jersey and Virginia plans that created one chamber of the Congress based on population and one chamber representing each state equally; also called the Connecticut Compromise.
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Judicial Review
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The power of the Supreme Court or any cout to declare unconstitutional federal or state laws and other acts of government.
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Madisonian Model
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A structure of government proposed by James Madison in which hte powers of hte government are separated into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial.
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Natural RIghts
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Rights held to be inherent in natural law, not dependent on governments.
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Ratification
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Formal approval.
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Representative Assembly
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A legislature composed of individuals who represent the population
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Seperation of Powers
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The principle of dividing government powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.
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Social Contract
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A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules.
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