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Forming a goverment
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8th Grade
03/10/2011

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This plan called for representation based on population.
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Virginia Plan
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A power the central government had under the Articles of Confederation. (This one deals with money).
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the power to coin and borrow money
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He was the leader of the Constitutional Convention
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George Washington
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The three branches of government
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Legislative Branch, the Judicial Branch, and the Executive Branch
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The head of the legislative branch.
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Congress
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The head of judicial branch
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Supreme Court
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The responsibility of the executive branch
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to execute the laws
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He was an active participant at the Constitutional Convention and encouraged George Washington to lead the Convention
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James Madison
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A power the central government had under the Articles of Confederation. (This one deals with other nations).
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the power to negotiate and make treaties with foreign nations
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This plan called for equal representation.
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New Jersey Plan
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This event combined the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan
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Great Compromise
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This is a power the central government had under the Articles of Confederation. (This ones deals with states)
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What is the ability to resolve conflicts between the states.
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He is one of three men who did not sign the Constitution but attended the convention. He has a college named after him.
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George Mason
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The responsibility of the legislative branch.
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What is to make the laws
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Constitution Articles of Confederation People Branches of Government Misc. Government/ Definitions
100What is the Virginia PlanThis plan called for representation based on population. 100What is the power to coin and borrow money.A power the central government had under the Articles of Confederation. (This one deals with money). 100Who is George WashingtonHe was the leader of the Constitutional Convention. 100What is the Legislative Branch, the Judicial Branch, and the Executive Branch.The three branches of government. 100Who are CongressThe head of the legislative branch.
200What is the New Jersey PlanThis plan called for equal representation. 200What is the power to negotiate and make treaties with foreign nations.A power the central government had under the Articles of Confederation. (This one deals with other nations). 200Who is James MadisonHe was an active participant at the Constitutional Convention and encouraged George Washington to lead the Convention. 200What is to execute the lawsThe responsibility of the executive branch. 200What is the Supreme CourtThe head of the judicial branch.
300What is the Great CompromiseThis event combined the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan. 300What is the ability to resolve conflicts between the states.This is a power the central government had under the Articles of Confederation. (This ones deals with states) 300Who is George MasonHe is one of three men who did not sign the Constitution but attended the convention. He has a college named after him. 300What is to make the lawsThe responsibility of the legislative branch. 300What is a republicA system of government where the head of state is elected and the people hold the political power.
400What is the Three-Fifths Compromise.This plan addressed counting slaves into the population when determining the number of representative per state. 400What are force states to contribute money and force states to contribute soldiers.Two things the central government could not force the states to do under the Articles of Confederation. 400Who is John LockeHis philosophical ideas helped to lay the foundation for the American government, particularly his theory of Natural Rights. 400What is to interpret the lawsThe responsibility of the judicial branch. 400What is ratification?A formal approval.
500What is the system of checks and balances This system prevents any one branch of government from becoming too strong. 500What are a federal executive and a national court.Two positions that did not exist under the Articles of Confederation. 500Who is Daniel ShaysHis rebellion helped show people that the central government under the Articles of Confederation was too weak. 500Who is the PresidentThe head of the executive branch. 500What is a veto.Officially voting no on a matter.

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A system of government where the head of state is elected and the people hold the political power.
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What is a republic
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A formal approval.
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ratification
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The responsibility of the judicial branch.
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interpret the laws
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Constitution Articles of Confederation People Branches of Government Misc. Government/ Definitions
100What is the Virginia PlanThis plan called for representation based on population. 100What is the power to coin and borrow money.A power the central government had under the Articles of Confederation. (This one deals with money). 100Who is George WashingtonHe was the leader of the Constitutional Convention. 100What is the Legislative Branch, the Judicial Branch, and the Executive Branch.The three branches of government. 100Who are CongressThe head of the legislative branch.
200What is the New Jersey PlanThis plan called for equal representation. 200What is the power to negotiate and make treaties with foreign nations.A power the central government had under the Articles of Confederation. (This one deals with other nations). 200Who is James MadisonHe was an active participant at the Constitutional Convention and encouraged George Washington to lead the Convention. 200What is to execute the lawsThe responsibility of the executive branch. 200What is the Supreme CourtThe head of the judicial branch.
300What is the Great CompromiseThis event combined the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan. 300What is the ability to resolve conflicts between the states.This is a power the central government had under the Articles of Confederation. (This ones deals with states) 300Who is George MasonHe is one of three men who did not sign the Constitution but attended the convention. He has a college named after him. 300What is to make the lawsThe responsibility of the legislative branch. 300What is a republicA system of government where the head of state is elected and the people hold the political power.
400What is the Three-Fifths Compromise.This plan addressed counting slaves into the population when determining the number of representative per state. 400What are force states to contribute money and force states to contribute soldiers.Two things the central government could not force the states to do under the Articles of Confederation. 400Who is John LockeHis philosophical ideas helped to lay the foundation for the American government, particularly his theory of Natural Rights. 400What is to interpret the lawsThe responsibility of the judicial branch. 400What is ratification?A formal approval.
500What is the system of checks and balances This system prevents any one branch of government from becoming too strong. 500What are a federal executive and a national court.Two positions that did not exist under the Articles of Confederation. 500Who is Daniel ShaysHis rebellion helped show people that the central government under the Articles of Confederation was too weak. 500Who is the PresidentThe head of the executive branch. 500What is a veto.Officially voting no on a matter.

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His philosophical ideas helped to lay the foundation for the American government, particularly his theory of Natural Rights.
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John Locke
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Two things the central government could not force the states to do under the Articles of Confederation.
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force states to contribute money and force states to contribute soldiers
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This plan addressed counting slaves into the population when determining the number of representative per state
Definition
Three-Fifths Compromise.
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This system prevents any one branch of government from becoming too strong.
Definition
the system of checks and balances
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His rebellion helped show people that the central government under the Articles of Confederation was too weak.
Definition
Daniel Shays
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Two positions that did not exist under the Articles of Confederation
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federal executive and a national court
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The head of the executive branch.
Definition
President
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Officially voting no on a matter
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a veto
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