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22 Cards in this Set
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a type of government in which representatives are elected to govern on behalf of the people
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republic
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Where the first Constitutional Convention took place.
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Philadelphia
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The person who was chosen as leader of the Constitutional Convention.
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George Washington
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A plan for settling the land north of the Ohio River by dividing it into townships.
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Land Ordinance of 1785
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the comprimise that called for two senators from every state and representatives based on population.
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The Great Compromise
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The branch of government that makes sure the laws are judged and fair.
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judicial branch
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came to the Constitutional convention with the Viginia Plan (a new plan of government)
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James Madison
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limiting the powers of any one body of government by separating them
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separation of powers
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when business activity slows down and unemployment increases
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economic depression
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safe guards that give each branch of government control over the other branches
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checks and balances
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addition or change to the Constitution
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amendment
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the process in which Congress may take the president to court, if he behaves irresponsibly or breaks the law while in office
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impeachment
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The 1st 10 amendments of the constitution which describe the rights of American citizens
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bill of rights
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a government with two branches (houses)
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bicameral
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to reject a law passed by congress
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veto
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is made up of people called electors who represent the voters in each state
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electoral college
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law making branch of government
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legislative branch
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1st constitution passed by the Continental Congress.
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Articles of Confederation
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branch of government that carries out the laws
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executive branch
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approve
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ratify
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plan of government
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constitution
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giving up something in order to come to an agreement
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compromise
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