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| Question | Answer |
| Natural Rights | Rights inherent in human beings, not dependent on government, which include: life, liberty, and property; concept is central to John Locke's theories. |
| Limited Government | The idea that certain things are out of bounds for government because of the natural rights of citizens; central to John Locke's philosophies. |
| Articles of Confederation | The first constitution of the US, adopted in 1777 and enacted in 1781; they established a national legislature, the Continental Congress, but kept most authority within the state legislatures. |
| Factions | Interest groups arising from the unequal distribution of property or wealth. |
| Connecticut Compromise | The compromise which established two houses of Congress: the House of Representatives (representation is based on a state's share of the US population) and the Senate (each state has two representatives). |
| Writ of Habeas Corpus | A court order requiring jailers to explain to a judge why they are holding a prisoner in custody. |
| Republic | A form of government that derives its power from the people; those chosen to govern are accountable to those whom they govern. |
| Federalists | Supporters of the US Constitution. |
| Anti-Federalists | Opponents of the US Constitution. |
| Federalist Papers | A collection of 85 articles written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison to defend the Constitution in detail. |
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