Government and Constitution Flashcard

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A plan of government that included a 2 house legislature with representation based on population.

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Virginia Plan

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Plan of government that included a 1 house legislature in which each state would have one vote.

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New Jersey Plan

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Sign that the Articles of Confederation were not working.

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Shays’ Rebellion

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The UPPER house of Congress.

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Senate

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The LOWER house of Congress.

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House of Representatives

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The meeting that was called to revise the Articles of Confederation.

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Constitutional Convention

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The part of the government that is responsible for PASSING laws.

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Legislative Branch

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Protection of citizens who are brought to trial is guaranteed by:

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Due Process

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The ________________ is responsible for choosing the President and Vice President.

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Electoral College

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Through a system of ______________________, each branch of the government has some way to control the other two branches of government.

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Checks and Balances