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AP Gov Ch. 2 Vocab

TermDefinition
Critical Period After the American Revolution the former colonies were governed under the Articles of Confederation.
Enumerated Powers National government"s powers granted to Congress in Article 1 Section 8 of Constitution.
Federalism Distribution of constitutional authority between state and national governments with different powers & functions exercised by both
Federalists People favored strong state governments & weak national government. Opposed ratification of Constitution.
The Federalist Papers 85 essays written by Hamilton, James Madison, & John Jay in support of the Constitution.
Full Faith and Credit Clause Ensures judicial decrees & contracts made in one state will be binding & enforceable in any other state.
Great Compromise Final decision of the Constitutional Convention to create a two house legislature with the lower house elected by the people & powers divided between the two houses. Made national law supreme.
Implied Powers National government"s powers from the enumerated powers and necessary & proper clause.
Necessary and Proper Clause Gives Congress authority to pass all laws "necessary & proper" to carry out the enumerated powers specified in Constitution.
New Jersey Plan A plan that favored small states. Called for a one house legislature with one vote per state. Congress would have the ability to raise revenue and a Supreme Court appointed for life.
Virginia Plan A plan that favored large states. Called for a bicameral legislature that appointed executive and judicial officers.
Separation of Powers Way of dividing power of the government among legislative, executive, & judicial branch with equality & independence of each branch.
Social Contract Theory The belief that governments exist based on the consent of the governed.
Supremacy Clause Mandates that national law is supreme over all other laws passed by the states or other subdivision of government.
Three-Fifths Compromise Agreement of the Constitutional Convention that said that 3/5 of enslaved people of each state was to be for purposes of determining population for representation in House of Reps.
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