The New Nation

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The Articles of Confederation was a document to

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form a central government after the War for Independence

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In 1787, Congress called a meeting about the Articles of Confederation to

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make the national government stronger

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States like Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut were opposed to the Virginia Plan because

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larger states would have more votes

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James Madison was regarded for his honesty because he recorded all sides of the debate even if he did not agree.

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recorded all sides of the debate even if he did not agree

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The Great Compromise was made during the Constitutional Convention to

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represent states both by population and equal vote

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How did the Constitutional Convention count slaves in the population?

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5 slaves equaled 3 free men

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What are the three branches of government? Options: Executive, Senate, Legislative, Federal, Judicial, Executive, Legislative, Executive, Representative, Executive, Legislative, Judicial

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Executive, Legislative, Judicial

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A legislature can override a veto by a

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2/3 majority vote

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A system of "Checks and Balances" is important because

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no branch of government should have too much power

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The Bill of Rights

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protects the rights and freedoms of all citizens