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Constitution
a document presenting a plan of government
Question | Answer |
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What does ratify mean? | To officially approve a proposal. |
What was the economic depression? | A period of time when business activity slows down and unemployment increases. |
What is a veto? | An action by which an executive rejects a bill submitted by a legislature; refuse to approve. |
Why was the Nortwest Ordinance necessary? | To make provisions for a new territory. |
What caused Shay's rebellion? | Farmers couldn't pay off debts so government authorities seized or jailed them. (Bad economy) |
What was the three-fifths compromise? | Three-fifths of enslaved peopled in southern states |