All terms in this list:
Limited Government: restricted with reference to governing powers by limitations prescribed in laws and in a constitution
Bicameral Legislature: A legislative body consisting of two chambers or houses.
Petition of Right: A statement of civil liberties sent by the English Parliament to Charles I
English Bill of Rights: An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown
Charter: a similar document conferring rights and privileges on a person, corporation etc
Delegate model of representation: a model of a representative democracy. In this model, constituents elect their representatives as delegates for their constituency.
Electoral College: a body of electors empowered to elect someone to a particular office
Federalist Party: American political party founded by Alexander Hamilton. It formally existed from 1792 to 1816, with remnants lasting into the 1820s.
Anti-Federalists: Opponents of ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 and 1788.
Ratify: To give formal consent to; make officially valid.
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