Unit 3 - Constitution Vocabulary

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The newly formed confederation created a “league of friendship” between the states, tying the states together while allowing them to maintain their independence.

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a loose union of allies or states

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amend

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to change or revise

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Federalists would interpret the Constitution loosely when issues came up.

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explain the meaning of

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An unwillingness to compromise made it difficult for the early American government to produce beneficial laws and actions.

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a settlement of a disagreement reached by each side giving up some of what it wants in order to reach an agreement.

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What does a bicameral government mean?

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having 2 separate houses or lawmaking chambers

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What does the term ratify mean?

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to officially approve

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What does the term convention refer to in the context: "The convention was held in Philadelphia, during the hottest summer in decades."?

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a meeting

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The new republic was faced with the question of how it would develop relationships with foreign nations after the war had ended.

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a government where the people have the ultimate power by voting for representatives to govern

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Without the power to levy taxes, the government faced serious concerns over paying off the new nation’s debt.

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impose, or collect, taxes

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The power of veto is a powerful tool often used by the President.

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to reject a bill and prevent it from becoming a law