US Government Basics

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The Articles of Confederation

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The first set of laws in the new nation that was too weak to keep the country in order because it did not have a strong central government.

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Vote

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A citizen's right to choose who they would like to represent them in the government.

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President

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The leader of the executive branch.

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Ratify

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To approve, or accept.

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The Executive Branch

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This branch of government includes the President and Vice President. They enforce the laws.

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Shays Rebellion

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An uprising by farmers who were upset about taxes after the end of the Revolutionary War.

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The Constitution

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The document starts with the famous words “We the People” and replaces the Articles of Confederation.

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Legislative branch

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The lawmaking branch of the government that includes Congress.

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The Great Compromise

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An agreement between small states and large states regarding representation in Congress.

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Census

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An official count of the population that occurs in the US every 10 years.