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AH Facts 31-40
History Facts 31-40
Question | Answer |
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This is a political theory that states the government is subject to the will of the people. This theory was seen in the practice of allowing each territory to decide for itself whether or not to allow slavery. | Popular Sovereignty |
This word means to change. | Amend |
These are rights that cannot be given up, taken away or transferred. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, are some of those rights. | Unalienable rights |
This is a cruel and unjust government. | Tyranny |
A _____________ is a form of government that is run for and by the people, giving people the supreme power. | Democracy |
____________ means to approve by vote. | Ratify |
This is the right of the Supreme Court to judge laws passed by Congress and determine whether they are constitutional or not. | Judicial Review |
_____________ is the refusal to obey a government law or laws as a means of passive resistance because of one’s moral conviction or belief. | Civil Disobedience |
______________ were supporters of the Constitution who favored a strong national government. | Federalists |
_______________ were people opposed to the Constitution, preferring more power be given to the state governments than to the national government. | Antifederalists |