Social Studies - Set 1

anti-federalist

against the Constitution; believed the Constitution needed a bill of rights to protect people’s individual liberties

Consent of the governed

idea that a government’s power comes from the people

Eighth Amendment

protects citizens from cruel or unusual punishments and excessive fines

Federalist

supported the Constitution, believed the Constitution created a more stable Union

First Amendment

freedom of religion, assembly, the press, petition, and speech

France

claimed land in the New World to profit from fur trading; competed with Spain for land

Free enterprise

economy driven by profit; individuals and businesses make decisions with limited government interference

Immigration

to move to another country permanently; millions of people moved to the United States in search of jobs

Industrial Revolution

time period in which America began mass-producing goods in factories

Judicial review

allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional