Articles of Conferderation Flash Cards

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armed forces

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the nation’s military (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, National Guard, Space Force, and Navy)

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Articles of Confederation

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the first constitution of the United States, in effect from 1781 until 1787

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confederal

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a system of government where power is located with independent states and there is little power in the central government

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Constitutional Convention

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a meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 where delegates decided to throw out the Articles of Confederation and draft the U.S. Constitution

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debt

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something owed, such as money

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executive branch

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the branch of government that enforces the laws

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judicial branch

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the branch of government that interprets the laws and actions coming from the legislative and executive branches

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legislative branch

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the branch of government that makes the laws

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militia

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the entire body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service

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national government

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the federal level of government; the government of the United States