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SS vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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. |