SS.7.CG.1.10 FLASHCARDS

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Ratification

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To officially approve.

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Federalists

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They wanted a strong central government, believing it could best protect individual citizens’ rights and freedoms.

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Anti-Federalists

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Opposed ratification and wanted a small central government, opposing parts of the Constitution they thought limited the power of the states.

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Bill of Rights

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The first "Ten Amendments" in the Constitution, guaranteeing a list of rights to citizens.

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Articles of Confederation

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The first plan for the U.S. government, which was too weak and gave too much power to the states, making it hard for the country to work together.

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Constitution

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The basic principles and laws of a nation, determining the powers and duties of the government and guaranteeing certain rights to the people.

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Amendments

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Changes to the Constitution.

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Federal

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The central government.

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Federalist Papers

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A series of newspapers published by the Anti-federalists, including letters and essays arguing that the Constitution was a threat to liberty.