A New Nation

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What was the first governing document of the United States? (weak, the government could not tax!)

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Articles of Confederation

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Which branch of the government is the Supreme Court in?

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judicial

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A new system was created during the constitutional convention. In this system, the states and the national government would share powers. This is the....

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federal system

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The name given to the men that helped to write the Constitution was...

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Framers

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Under the Articles of Confederation the U.S. had no national military. Why was this a problem?

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the U.S. could not defend itself

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Why was a bill of rights needed?

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The Constitution did not protect the people's rights.

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Which amendment gives us the freedom of religion, speech, and press?

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1st Amendment

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Who was chosen to preside over the Constitutional Convention?

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George Washington

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Who is known as the "Father of our Constitution"?

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James Madison

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What disagreement did the Great Compromise solve?

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Disagreements over how states would be represented in the legislative branch.