Ch.02 The Constitution Flashcards

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