Rileigh D Flashcards
1
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Articles of Confederation
A
.Document to govern the lands
.our first government
2
Q
confederation
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a group of individuals united together for a common purpose
3
Q
bicameral
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2 houses
4
Q
Executive Branch
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enforce laws
5
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Legislative Branch
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make laws
6
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Judicial Branch
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explain laws
7
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3 branches of government
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executive, legislative, judicial
8
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separation of powers
example
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each branch has a separate responsibility
executive, legislative, judicial
9
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James Madison
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father of constitution- took a lot of notes daily to show issues to improve
10
Q
constitution
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Document of what government will be set up
11
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amend
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to change
12
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compromise
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when both sides give up a little bit to agree
13
Q
ratify
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to approve
14
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New jersey plan
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.1 house(unicameral)
.2 senators per state
15
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virginia plan
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.2 houses(bicameral)
.vote bases on population
