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| 149789958 | consitutition | nation's basic law | |
| 149789959 | Declaration of Independence | document approved by Am. colonies in 1776, stated greivance against British and declared independence | |
| 149789960 | natural rights | rights inherent in human beings, not dependent on gov. (life, liberty, property) | |
| 149789961 | consent of governed | gov. derives its authority by sanction of the people | |
| 149789962 | limited gov | restrictions on gov. to protect natural rights | |
| 149789963 | Articles of Confederation | first constitution, state authority | |
| 149789964 | Shay's Rebellion | attacks on courthouses by farmers to block foreclosure | |
| 149789965 | U.S. Constitution | 1787 - Set structure and tasks of gov. | |
| 149789966 | factions | interest groups arising from unequal distribution of property | |
| 149789967 | writ of habeas corpus | jailers have to explain why they are holding prisoner in custody | |
| 149789968 | Virginia Plan | representation is proportional to population | |
| 149789969 | republic | form of gov where people select reps to govern them and make laws | |
| 149789970 | Federalists | supports of Constitution | |
| 149789971 | Bill of Rights | first 10 amendments in response to Anti-F concerns | |
| 149789972 | Equal Rights Amendment | gender equality |
