U.S constitution Flashcards
1
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Constitution
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A detailed written plan for government.
2
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Bicameral legislature
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Divided into two parts, or houses.
3
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Confederation
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A group that comes together for a common purpose.
4
Q
Articles of Confederation
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The first plan of government for the U.S
5
Q
Ratify
A
To approve
6
Q
Ordinance
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A law
7
Q
Ordinance of 1785
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A law that sets rules for surveying and selling land in the northwest territory.
8
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Northwest ordinance
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A law that sets rules for governing the new territory.
9
Q
Shays rebellion
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Armed uprising in which farmers attacked a federal building in Massachusetts
