CG Lesson 5 Vocab

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Opponents of ratifying the U.S. Constitution. They favored the loose association of states established under the Articles of Confederation.

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Anti-Federalists

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The first written plan of government for the United States; ratified in 1781.

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Articles of Confederation

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The belief that governments should operate according to an agreed set of principles, which are usually spelled out in a written constitution.

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Constitutionalism

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Supporters of ratifying the U.S. Constitution. They favored the creation of a strong federal government that shared power with the states.

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Federalists

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The idea that decisions approved by more than half of the people in a group or society will be accepted and observed by all of the people.

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Majority Rule

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A financial status in which a person, company, or government owes money to someone else.

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Debt

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Formal approval of an agreement, treaty, or constitution.

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Ratification

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The approval of every voting member.

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Unanimous Consent