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What was the FIRST form of government in the US
Articles of Confederation
Why was the Articles of Confederation weak?
It had no power to tax ...
What is a body or organization set up to rule the people of a certain area?
Civil Government
A _________________ is rule by a King or a queen
Monarchy
A ______________________ is rule by one, usually taken by force
Dictatorship
A ________________________ is a monarchy limited by a constitution
Constitutional Monarchy
Democracy is rule by the ___________________.
People
A government where citizens elect representatives is called a
Republic
The US Constitution was written in ____________________.
Philadelphia
I did the most important work at the Constitutional Convention
James Madison
Name the 3 Branches of US Government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is Judicial Power
The power to interpret the Constitution (Laws)
What is Legislative Power
Power to make our country's law
What is Executive Power?
The Power to see that the laws are obeyed.
Who is the head of the executive branch of government?
The President
An _______________________ is a change to the US Constitution
Amendment
