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The first written plan of government for the United States.

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articles of Confederation

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A region designated by Congress and organized under a governor.

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territory

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A place where weapons and ammunition are stored.

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arsenal

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A person chosen to represent others.

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delegate

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A written plan that provides the basic framework of a government.

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constitution

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The delegates (individuals) chosen for the Constitutional Convention.

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framers

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An agreement in which both sides in a dispute agree to give up something they want in order to achieve a settlement.

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compromise

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The group established by the Constitution to elect the president and vice-president.

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electoral college

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To formally approve a plan or agreement.

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ratify

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A country governed by elected representatives.

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republic

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11
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no federal taxes

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weakness

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no chief executive

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weakness

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no federal judicial system

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weakness

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no standing army

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weakness

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15
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all 13 states must agree too amend the articles

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weakness

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16
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declare war and make peace

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strength

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17
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coin and borrow money

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strength

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18
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make treaties and alliances

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strength

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establish post offices

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strength

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20
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conduct foreign affairs

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strength

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Father of the Constitution

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James Madison

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Led a revolt by Massachusetts farmers who couldn’t pay off their debts

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Daniel Shays

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Introduced the New Jersey Plan

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William Patterson

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Elected President of The Constitutional Convention

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George Washington

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Introduced the Great Compromise

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Roger Sherman

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Plan suggested equal representation based of all states.

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New Jersey Plan

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Plan suggested proportional representation based on population

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Virginia Plan

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Divided the territories in areas, so each could apply for statehood

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Northwest Ordinance

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People who favored the ratification of the Constitution

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Federalists

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People who opposed ratification of the Constitution

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Anti- Federalists

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Enforces laws

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Executive branch

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Interprets laws

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Judicial branch

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makes laws

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Legislative branch

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based on population

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House of Representative

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based on equal representation

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Senate

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form a more perfect union

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yes

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form a more perfect country

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no

38
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establish judges

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no

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establish justice

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yes

40
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insure domestic tranquility

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yes

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insure peaceful tranquility

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no

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provide for the military defense

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no

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provide for the common defense

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yes

44
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promote the general welfare

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yes

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promote the general warfare

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no

46
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3/5th Compromise

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For every 5 slaves 3 will count towards representation in the House of Representative and for taxation purposes

47
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slave trade

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Slave trade can not be banned until 1808

48
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Fugitive Slave Clause

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Escaped slaves must be returned to their enslavers.

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