Government

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What was necessary for the compromise between the Federalist and Anti-Federalists to promote support of the new government?

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Bill of Rights

Front

Which event exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

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Shay's Rebellion

Front

To approve or sanction

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Ratify

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Supreme law of the land

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Constitution

Front

People are the most important source of government power

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

These are protected by the Bill of Rights: Separation of Powers, Checks & Balances, Popular Sovereignty, Individual Rights

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Individual Rights

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People exercising their political power by voting for their representatives

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Republicanism

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The principal allows each branch of government to watch over the others and keep power distributed evenly

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Checks & Balances

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System of dividing the government into three branches each with its own powers

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Separation of Powers

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A strong national government where power is divided between federal and state governments

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Federalism