Unit 3 Confederation to Constitution-Vocabulary Flashcards
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confederation
alliance or a loose association of states that creates a central government with very limited power.
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Articles of Confederation
original constitution of the United States; ratified in 1781.
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Shay’s Rebellion
uprising of debt-ridden Massachusetts farmers over foreclosures of their farms. It persuaded many to demand a stronger national government.
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Northwest Ordinance
law that set up government for the Northwest Territory and how territories would become states.
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bicameral
two lawmaking groups.
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republic
country governed by elected representatives.
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congress
Legislative (lawmaking) body of the U.S. government.
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constitution
set of rules that determines the powers and duties of a government as well as lists its limitations.
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Federalist papers
85 essays written to gain support for the constitution (Hamilton, Madison, and Jay).
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compromise
agreement between 2 parties to settle a dispute where each side gives up something.
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ratification
process of the states approving a plan, like the constitution.
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Federalists
people who supported the Constitution, which set up a stronger national government. They believed the Articles of Confederation were a failure.
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Antifederalists
people who opposed ratification of the Constitution without a Bill of Rights.
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amendment
change or addition to the Constitution.
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impeach
to formally accuse an official of a crime related to official duties (an example of limited government).
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party
organized group of people with similar political beliefs.
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bill
a purposed law. To become a law, it must be signed by the president, but can be vetoed.
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veto
power of president to reject a bill or law.
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Electoral College
group established by the Constitution to elect the President and Vice-President.
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warrant
order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take certain actions.
