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American Revolution

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The American colonies' war for Independence from Great Britain (1775-1781) American Revolution
A person is a member of a nation Citizen
The statement which gave the reasons why the colonists wanted to be free themselves from British rule. It was signed on July 4,1776 Declaration of Independence
To accuse a public official of committing a crime while he or she is an office. Impeach
A bill that has been passed by the legislature and signed by the executed Law
Freedom Liberty
Americans who supported Great Britain during the Revolution. Loyalists
Americans who supported the war for Independence against Great Britain. Patriots
Ownership of human beings as property. Slavery
The part of the Constitution that counted each slave as three-fifths of a person to determine how many representatives a state would have in congress. Three-Fifths Clause
The power of the president to refuse to approve a bill passed by congress Veto
Commander of the continental army and first of the United States George Washington
An inventor,scientist,diplomat and publisher. He played an important role in framing of the constitution because he was a great compromiser and brought people together to form this nation Benjamin Franklin
The right to life,liberty and property that everyone should have Basic Rights
The first ten amendments to the constitution. It contains the basic rights which the federal government may not interfere with Bill of Rights
The sharing and balancing of power among different branches of government so no one branch can completely control the others Checks and Balances
The head of a court.The Chief Justice of the United States is head of the Supreme Court Chief Justice
A way to settle differences by each side agreeing to give up part of what it wants Compromise
To agree Consent
A form of government in which the power is divided between a central government and state and local government Federal System
The people who were important in the establishment of the United States Founders
The plan accepted at the Philadelphia convention that called for congress to have two houses.The senate would have two senators from each state and the house of representatives would have the number of representatives from each state that would be based Great Compromise
The legislative body which is part of congress.The number of representatives depends on the population of the state House of Representatives
The introduction to the constitution Preamble
Approve Ratify
A government in which the power is held by the people who elect representatives to run the government for the common welfare Republic
.The division of powers among the different branches of government. In the United States the power of governments are divided among the legislature, executive and judicial branches. Separation of Powers
"Father of the constitution" who was a very influential person designing our constitution and also served as President. James Madison.
Was important in calling for the constitutional convention and was a strong supporter of a strong central government. Alexander Hamilton
A change or addition to a document. Amendment
The major parts of the constitution Articles
A set of rules and laws to tell how a government is organized and run. Constitution
To make people obey the law. enforce
The branch of the government that carries out the laws made by the legislative branch. Executive Branch
The highest court of the United States Supreme Court
One house of congress. Each state has two members in the senate. Senate
people elected to act for others. representatives
the branch of government that makes the laws. legislative branch
the branch of government that interprets and applies the laws and settles disputes. judicial branch
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