Chapter 7 Review

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An official law or decree is known as this.

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ordinance

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This document failed because it established a very weak central government but strong state governments.

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The Articles of Confederation

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A person who supported the U.S. Constitution of 1787 just as it was written during the process of ratification.

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Federalist

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This gave Congress the power to make laws concerning foreign trade as well as trade with Native American nations.

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Commerce Clause

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A formal change to a law, usually referring to a formal change to the U.S. Constitution.

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Amendment

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The concept that STATE governments have certain powers the FEDERAL government cannot overrule.

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dual sovereignty

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The electoral college was the system the Framers agreed on for...

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electing presidents.

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A person who opposed the U.S. Constitution of 1787 because of its emphasis on a strong national government.

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Antifederalist

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Why did small states quickly ratify the Constitution?

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Their representation in the Senate would be equal to that of large states.

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The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the...

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Bill of Rights.