New Nation Vocab. and A of C Flashcard Review

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First US Constitution with a weak national government.

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Articles of Confederation

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Two houses in a legislature.

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Bicameral

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Trade-

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Commerce

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First 10 amendments guaranteeing individual rights.

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Bill of Rights

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Currency:

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Money

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Sharing power between federal & state governments.

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Federal System

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Official approval to.

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Ratify

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Division of power among Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches (Virginia Plan)

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Separation of Powers

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Addition to a formal document like the Constitution.

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Amendment

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System where each government branch checks the others to prevent any from becoming too powerful.

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Checks and Balances