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US History - Constitutional Foundations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Preamble | An introduction to a speech or piece of writing. |
| Separation of Powers | Divides the national government into three branches, each with its own specific powers. |
| Articles of Confederation | The first American constitution. It failed. |
| Democracy | A system of government in which supreme authority rests with the people. |
| Bill of Rights | The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. |
| Federalism | A system of government in which authority is divided between the national and state governments. |
| Unconstitutional | Not permitted according to the constitution of a nation. |
| Constitution | The basic laws which set up the principles, structure, processes, functions, and limits of a government. |
| Civil Rights | Personal freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. |
| Confederation | An alliance of independent states. |
| What was the main issue regarding "The Great Compromise"? | Representation in Congress |
| Describe the New Jersey Plan. | The small states (NJ) plan wanted each state to have an equal number of votes in Congress. |
| Describe the Virginia Plan. | The large states (Virginia) plan wanted representation based upon population. |
| What compromise was reached over the NJ and Virginia Plans? | The plans were combined. The Senate was created from elements of the New Jersey plan, and the House of Representatives was created using the Virginia plan. |
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