U.S. Constitution Vocab

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Compromise in 1787 counting 5 slaves as 3 individuals for House seats.

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3/5th’s Compromise

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Compromise in 1787 defining state representation under the Constitution.

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Great Compromise

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Large State Plan proposing a bicameral legislature based on population.

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Virginia Plan

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Small State Plan: one house legislature, equal state representation.

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New Jersey Plan

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Branches of government are balanced in power with checks to prevent any from overpowering others.

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Checks and Balances

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Signing or consenting to a treaty, contract, or agreement.

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Ratification

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Branch of the Constitution with the president, vice president, and cabinet enforcing laws.

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Executive Branch

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Branch of Congress (House & Senate) that creates laws and taxes.

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Legislative Branch

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Branch under the Constitution responsible for interpreting law:

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Judicial Branch

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Body of electors by Constitution for electing president & vice president, with electors per state.

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Electoral College