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24 Cards in this Set
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Constitution
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A detailed, written plan for government
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Bicameral
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a legislature consisting of two parts, or houses
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Confederation
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a group of individuals or state governments
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Ratified
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voted approval of
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Amend
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to change
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Articles of Confederation
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1st formal government of the 13 states; established a loose confederation of states; 1 house legislature: each state=1 vote; national govt controlled army and foreign relations; weak central govt.
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Shay's Rebellion
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A MA farmer led an uprising of 1200 citizens on a federal arsenal; slow federal response showed need for stronger govt.
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Constitutional Convention
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1787 in Philly, PA. Each state send delegates, except RI. Held in Independence Hall. George Washingtion chosen to preside over the convention.
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Legislative Branch
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the lawmaking branch of government
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Executive Branch
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the branch of government that carries out laws
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Judicial Branch
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the branch of government that interprets laws
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Land Ordinance, 1785
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Northwest Ordinance, 1787
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The Virgina Plan
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1. Govt. w/ 3 branches
2. Bicameral legislative w/ representation based on popluation 3. Proposed by James Madison 4. Basis for House of Representatives |
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The New Jersey Plan
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1. Govt w/ 3 branches
2. Unicameral legislative w/ equal representation for each state 3. Proposed by William Patterson 4. Basis for Senate |
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The Great Compromise (CT Plan)
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Proposed by Roger Sherman=>
Bicameral Congress ~House of Representatives: Based on population determined by census (every 10 yrs) ~Senate: Equal Representation (2 per state) |
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The 3/5 Compromise
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Every 5 slaves count as 3 free persons (in census)
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The Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise
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Southern states agreed to Congress regulating trade between states and foreigners
Northern states agreed that Congress: ~could not tax exports ~could not interfere with slave trade until 1808 |
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The Electoral College
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A group of people named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president
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Federalists
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supporters of the Constitution
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Federalism
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a form of government in which power is divided between the federal, or national, government and the states
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The Federalist Papers
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A series of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay which argued that the nation needed a strong federal government
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Anti-Federalists
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those who opposed ratification of the Constitution
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Bill of Rights
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the first 10 amendments to the Constitution
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