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History Vocab

TermDefinition
Thomas Jefferson Author of the DIP 3rd President of the U.S
Alexander Hamilton Federalist who created the 1st National Bank.
John Jay Author of many Federalist papers. Supporter of the new Constitution.
Edmond Randolph Proposed the Virginia plan, creating a strong national government favoring large states with large populations.
James Madison Known as the father of the Constitution.
The Constitution Written form of government we still operate under today.
Federalist Supporters of the new Constitution.
Antifederalist Those opposed to adopting the new Constitution.
sovereignty Having power over something, that is government.
popular sovereignty Government by the consent of the governed (Authority of the people).
bicameral two houses (parts)
confederation A voluntary association of independent states.
ratify To approve of something.
ordinance a law
Daniel Shays Formal army soldier (war veteran) who leads a rebelling against unfair taxation.
Roger Sherman Proposed the Connecticut Compromise, creating a bicameral Congress based on equality and population.
federalism Sharing of power between national (federal) and state governments.
federal national
checks and balances The ability of each branch of government to check the power of the other to ensure no one branch of government is too powerful.
republicanism People have the power to choose their representatives in government.
enumerated powers Powers specifically dedicated to the federal government.
concurrent powers Powers shared by both federal and state governments.
reserved powers Powers that are held by the state governments.
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