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a goverment where citizens rule through elected representatives

republic

document that sets out the laws, principles, organization and processes of a government

constitution

two houses of government

bicameral

when the powers of government are divided among separate branches

separation of power

sharing the power of government between federal and state

federalism

each branch of government limits the power of other branches

checks and balances

branch of government that makes laws

legislature

branch of government that carries out (executes) the laws

executive branch

branch of government that judges the laws and settles disputes

judicial branch

a list of freedoms the government promises to protect

Bill of Rights

The freeing of individual enslaved people by their owners

manumission

Under Articles of Confederation, Congress did NOT have the power to___

conduct foreign affairs

maintain armed forces

impose taxes

borrow money

Where did the framers of the Constitution get their idea that leaders must obey the law

English Common Law

English Bill of Rights

English Magna Carta

What were the Federalists views on the Constitution?

It must have a bill of rights to protect citizens from abuse

It gives the federal government enough authority to function

What was the Anti Federalist views of the Constitution?

Three branches of government are not needed.

It gives the federal government enough authority to function

It must have a bill of rights to protect citizens from abuse

How many states were needed for the Constitution to be ratified (approved)?

7 out of 13 states

All 13

9 out of 13 states