1.7 - Articles of Confederation

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the first constitution of the United States

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Articles of Confederation

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the main governing body of a country; also known as national government

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central government

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a system of government where power is located with the independent states and there is little power in the central government; a confederation is also known as a confederal system

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confederation

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the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house

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Congress

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a legal document that establishes the structure and rules for a government

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constitution

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

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Constitutional Convention

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something owed; such as money

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debt

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branch of government that has the power to enforce laws, make sure laws are followed

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executive branch

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branch of government that has the power to interpret (explain the meaning of) laws

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judicial branch

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to make laws

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legislate