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History
8th Grade
11/22/2010

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Term
Seven Weaknesses of The Articles of Confederation-
Definition
1) The states were not united
2) Each state had one vote in congress
3) Congress could not collect taxes
4) There were no federal courts
5) Congress could not regulate commerence
6) There was no standing army
7) Congress could not print of mind [Mint?] only money.
Term
List the Powers if the President of the United States:
(7)
Definition
1) Enforces the law
2) Commands the armed forces
3) Supervises domestic affairs
4) Conducts foreign polocy
5) Appoints high officials, judges, and diplomats
6) Recommends legislations
7) Veto legislation
Term
List the types of cases that can go before the Supreme Court:
(6)
Definition
1) Cases involving anything with Constitution
2) Cases or questions of laws of state
3) Questions about treaties
4) Any case with a state as a party
5) A case involving citizens of two or more states
6) Cases involving high public officials
Term
Founding Fathers:
Definition
1) Paul Revere
2) Nathan Hale
3) Thomas Jefferson
4) Abigail Adams
5) John Adams
6) Ethan Allen
7) Benedict Arnold
8) Philis Wheatly
9) Samuel Adams
10) John Paul Jones: Father of Navy
11) John Hancock
12) Alexander Hamilton
13) George Washington
Term
List the powers of Congress:
(8)
Definition
1) Make laws
2) Raise money (taxes)
3) Declare war
4) Raise and support the military
5) Approve treaties
6) Approve appointments (appoiments?)
7) Overide a presidential veto
8) Impeach the president
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