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Wk 12: A New Nation
Vocabulary for Week 12 of Studies Weekly
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Primary Source | Something created at the time in history when an event happened |
| Constitution | The foundational law of America that explains the rules for the government and protects the rights of citizens |
| Congress | Name for both the U.S. Senate & House of Representatives |
| Amendment | A change or addition to a legal document |
| Bill of Rights | The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. They limit the government's powers |
| Amity | Friendship |
| Anti-Federalists | Those who favored a weaker federal government that gave more power to the states and people |
| Federalist Papers | A series of essays that supported the new government |
| Federalists | People who wanted a strong central government with more power than the people or states |
| Formidable | Mighty |