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Unit 2 Government
Articles of Confederation
Term | Definition |
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Northwest Land Ordinance | Laws concerning the western lands of the United States |
Second Continental Congress | The first official government of the United States |
National or Federal Government | The level of government under the Articles of Confederation that had LITTLE power |
Executive | The branch of government that the President is a part of |
Second Continental Congress | This was our temporary government during the American Revolution |
Republic | This is a type of government where citizens rule through elected officials |
State | This level of government under the Articles of Confederation held the MOST power |
Shay's Rebellion | This event showed the danger of having a weak government under the Articles of Confederation that could not offer protection |
Judicial | The branch of government that interprets the laws (makes sure it goes with the Constitution) |
Amend | This means to change or Fix |