Writing the Constitution Vocabulary Flashcard

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The first plan for government before the constitution. It was too weak

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Articles of Confederation

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Chosen to act as president of the Constitutional Convention because of his strong leadership during the American Revolution

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George Washington

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Father of the Constitution

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James Madison

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This event show the nation that the Articles were too weak and something stronger was needed.

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Shay's Rebellion

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Those who wrote the Constitution wanted _________ so that citizens would vote to elect the leaders.

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Democracy

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Citizens exercise power by electing representatives to speak for them in government.

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Republicanism

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Document that provides structure for our government.

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Constitution

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The purpose of the Constitution is stated in the ________, or the introduction.

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Preamble

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The Bill of Rights gives the first ten ___________, or changes

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Amendments

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9 out of 13 states had to vote to _________ the Constitution.

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Ratify