US Government Flashcard Review

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Branch of government that makes laws.

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legislative

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Branch of government that enforces laws.

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executive

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Branch of government that interprets laws.

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judicial

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This plan had no executive or judicial branch making the government weak.

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Articles of Confederation

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Plan of government (made and supported by large states) that called for a two house legislature and representation by population.

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Virginia Plan

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Plan of government (made and supported by the small states) that called for a one house legislature and equal representation in Congress.

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New Jersey Plan

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Agreement that called for a two house legislature, equal representation in the Senate and representation by population in the House of Representatives. (Agreement between small states and large states.)

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Great Compromise

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Agreement that called for 3/5ths of slaves counted as population in determining representation to the House of Representatives and for taxation.

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3/5ths Compromise

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Plan that makes the US government strong and divides it into 3 branches.

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The Constitution

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First 10 amendments to the Constitution that include individual freedoms and liberties.

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Bill of Rights