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constitutional conventoin
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Articles of Confederation | The first written plan of government for the United States. A confederation is an association of states that cooperate for a common purpose. |
| commited | To agree of pledge to support someone or something. |
| Constitutional Convention | A meeting held in Philadelphia in 1787 at which delegates from the states wrote the U.S. Constitution. |
| constitutions | A written plan that provides the basic framework of a government. |
| contradiction | A difference between two statements or situations that means they cannot both be true. |
| Electoral College | The group established by the Constitution to elect the president and vice president. Voters in each state choose their electors. |
| Enlightenment |