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Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation (List 2)
1. The national government can't force states to pay taxes. 2. States taxed each other for trade. 3.. The national government cant settle disputes between state
Constitution Convention was in
Held in Philadelphia in 1787.
The Great Compromise (Connecticut Plan)
Split Government into two houses. 1. Senate- Every house has two votes. 2. Hose of Representatives- Each state has numbe
The 3/5th's Compromise
Three out of every five slaves in a state would be counted in their population.
Representative Government is
System of government in which voters elect representatives to make laws for them.
Federalism is
Division of power between the states and the national government.
Legislation means
Laws
Veto means
Reject
Who can override a president's veto?
Congress
Bill is a Proposed law In order for congress to pass this, they need a
simple majority vote (51% or more votes).
Unconstitutional means
Not permitted by The Constitution.
Formal written change of the Constitution
Amendment
to declare laws and actions of local, state, or national governments unconstitutional
Judicial Review or the Supreme Court
To bring formal charges against a public official, such as the President
Impeach
a group of electors from each state who are chosen by voters every four years to vote for the President and Vice President of the United States
Electoral College
the power of the government is divided among separate branches.
Separation of Powers System
