| A | B |
|---|
| constitution | compact that creates govt. and assigns powers |
| natural rights | inherant human rights like life, liberty & property |
| consent of the governed | governments derive authority from people |
| limited government | natural rights limit what govt. can do |
| Shays’ Rebellion | local attacks on courthouses undermined Articles of Conf. |
| factions | Interest groups arising from unequal distribution of wealth |
| New Jersey Plan | representation based on states in plan |
| Virginia Plan | Representation based on population in plan |
| Connecticut Compromise | 2 senators per state but House based on population |
| writ of habeas corpus | court order asking why prisoner is being held |
| separation of powers | three branches have independent powers |
| checks and balances | branches can block actions of other branches |
| republic | people select representatives to make laws |
| Federalists | supported strong govt. in Constitution |
| Anti-Federalists | feared power of new govt. in Constitution |
| Federalist Papers | written arguments in support of US Constitution |
| Bill of Rights | 1st 10 Amendments that guarantee basic rights |
| Equal Rights Amendment | proposed amendment giving women equal rights |
| Marbury v. Madison | case that resulted in judicial review |
| judicial review | ability of court to review laws or acts of government |
