Thursday, August 23, 2012

civics assignment for August 23, 2012

1. Define the Constitution…..in your own words in a PARAGRAPH (3-5 sentences) - The Constitution in my opinion is the head quarters of america. This is where all the decisions are made about important helpful ideas for america. This is also the centerpiece to america its what keeps it running.


2. How would your life be without the constitution ?- Honestly it would be a hectic place without the constitution it would have no rules and be a terrible place.


3. Define the following words:


Ratification- making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it


Faction- A small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, esp. in politics.


Federalism-The federal principle or system of government.


Federalist/ Antifederalist - Federalist- An advocate or supporter of federalism.... Antifederalist - Anti-Federalism is a political philosophy which opposes the concept of Federalism


Compromise- An agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.


The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)- was an agreement between large and small states reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that in part defined the legislative structure and representation that each state would have under the US constitution


Checks and Balances- Counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated.


Democratic Republic- A republic in which the representatives elected by the people make and enforce laws and policies.


Delegated Powers of the Federal Government- Delegated powers are constitutional powers assigned to one government agency, but delegated to another agency with express permission.
Reserved Powers of the State Governments- A power set aside by the Constitution for the states or for the people


Separation of Powers- The separation of powers, is a model for the governance of both democratic & federative states.


Civil Liberties-  one's freedom to exercise one's rights as guaranteed under the laws of the country.

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