Civics Assignment 8/23

1. Define the Constitution…..in your own words in a PARAGRAPH (3-5 sentences)

A written agreement of general rules for the country. A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.

2. How would your life be without the constitution ?

It would be chaotic without any rules.

3. Define the following words:

Ratification - To make something valid.

Faction- A small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one

Federalism-The federal principle or system of government.

Federalist/ Antifederalist-An advocate or supporter of federalism/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)-The Connecticut Compromise was an agreement between large and small states reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787

Checks and Balances- Counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups

Democratic Republic- title that has often been used by Marxist-Leninist governments to describe their state

Delegated Powers of the Federal Government- Concurrent Powers are powers shared by the federal and state governments.

Reserved Powers of the State Governments- a power that can be exercised by the head of state without the aproval of another branch of another governments

Separation of Powers- a model of the governments of the state.

Civil Liberties- civil rights and freedoms that provide an individial specific right.