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SS vocab
Question | Answer |
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republic | a government in which power rests with the people, who elect representatives to make and enforce laws. |
Articles of confederation | america's first governing system |
Great compromise | agreement in which the legislature would have two houses: the senate and house of representatives. |
bill of rights | first ten constitutional amendments,which guarantee freedom of speech, press, religion, and other rights. |
Federalist | One who supported constitution. |
AntiFederalist | One who did not support the constitution. |
Louisiana Purchase | land that the united states purchased from France in 1803 |
Legislative Branch | Makes, approves of or disproves laws. Declares war/ treaties. |
Exexutive Branch | Enforces laws. Approves or disproves laws. Appoints government leaders. |
Judicial Branch | Explains Laws. Decides whether Government of civilian actions are compatible with the constitution. |
Electors | voters in each states vote to represent their state. |