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Articles of Confederation (1781-1789)

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The first constitution of the United States.

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Discourse

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Reasoned discussion over emotional display.

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Proportional representation

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Electoral system where representatives are based on state population.

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Great Compromise

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Congress of two houses

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Three-Fifths Compromise

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Each slave counts as three-fifths of a person for state representation.

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Electoral College

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Group of electors casting official votes for president and vice president after an election.

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Supremacy Clause

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Laws passed by Congress and treaties of the U.S. shall be the supreme Law of the Land.

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Anti-Federalists

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Opponents to ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

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Bill of Rights

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First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution

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Ratification

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Formal approval of a legal instrument like a constitution or treaty.