Politics: Unit 2 (Part 1) United States Vocab

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First written plan of government for all 13 colonies?

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Articles of Confederation

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Approval means:

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ratification

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Father of the Constitution?

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James Madison

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Written in 1787, created a stronger national government to unite all 13 states.

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Constitution

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Written by Madison, favored legislature based on population.

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Virginia Plan

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Written by Paterson, favored equal representation in legislature.

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New Jersey Plan

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Purpose of the 3/5ths Compromise?

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To allow Southern states to account for slaves in Congress.

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System for selecting U.S. Presidents?

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Electoral College

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Change or addition to the Constitution?

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Amendment

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Group that wrote the Constitution in 1787:

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Framers