2/12 Social Studies Vocab Flashcard

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A written plan of government.

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Constitution

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A government where people elect representatives to make laws.

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Republic

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Weak constitution governing America during the Revolutionary War.

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Articles of Confederation

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_________ means to change.

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Amend

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Meeting in Philadelphia, 1787, that produced a new constitution.

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Constitutional Convention

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Branch that proposes and passes laws?

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Legislative

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This branch is led by the president.

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Executive

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Branch of government that enforces and approves laws?

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Executive

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This branch interprets laws and ensures compliance.

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Judicial

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The Articles of Confederation were very STRONG.

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False