Question 1

Articles of Confederation:

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The first system of government used to organize the
United States of America after the colonies gained its independence from Great
Britain.

Question 2

Northwest Ordinance of 1787:

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Law that set requirements that must be met for
territories in the Ohio Valley to apply for statehood (elect a legislature, adopt a
state constitution, prohibit slavery, etc.)

Question 3

Constitutional Convention:

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Meeting during 1787 in Philadelphia to debate
Articles and eventually write a new plan of government.

Question 4

"Founding Fathers":

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Group of delegates who were part of the Constitutional
Convention that developed the Constitution

Question 5

Levy:

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to place and collect (taxes)

Question 6

Coin:

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to make (money)

Question 7

Bi-Cameral:

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two houses

Question 8

The Great Compromise:

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created a bi-cameral legislature with equal
representation in the Senate and representation according to state population in
the House.

Question 9

Three-Fifths Compromise:

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each five slaves would count as three persons for
taxation and representation purposes.

Question 10

Imports:

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foreign goods being brought into the country.

Question 11

Exports:

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domestic goods sent to be sold overseas.

Question 12

Tariff Compromise:

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Congress could tax imports but not exports.

Question 13

Ratify:

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to approve

Question 14

Federalists:

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supporters of the ratification of the Constitution

Question 15

Anti-FederaIist:

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opponents of the ratification of the Constitution because of fear
that too much federal power would infringe on people's rights.

Question 16

Preamble:

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the introduction to the Constitution that states its purpose, aims, and
justification.

Question 17

Delegated Powers:

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powers given to the federal government.

Question 18

Implied Powers:

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powers not specifically stated in the Constitution, but assumed
by Congress.

Question 19

Reserved Powers:

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powers set aside for the states, not the federal government

Question 20

Denied Powers:

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actions and laws forbidden to both the federal and state
governments.

Question 21

Elastic Clause:

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allows Congress to stretch or expand its powers.

Question 22

Habeas Corpus:

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a person must be publically told of the charges against them.

Question 23

Ex Post Facto Law:

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a person cannot be charged with a crime if the action wasn't
illegal at the time.

Question 24

Bill of Attainder:

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a person cannot be pronounced guilty of a crime (usually
treason) and punished by death without proper legal procedure of trial.

Question 25

Separation of Powers:

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dividing authority within a government into 3 branches to
ensure one group or person will not become too powerful.

Question 26

Judicial Branch:

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branch of the government that interprets the law's
constitutionality.

Question 27

Legislative Branch:

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branch of the government that has the power to make the
laws.

Question 28

Executive Branch:

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branch of the government that is responsible for enforcing the
law.

Question 29

Checks and Balances:

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each branch within the government has certain jobs which
balances the power of the other branches and keeps them in check.

Question 30

Regulate:

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to control or maintain

Question 31

Veto:

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to reject or forbid

Question 32

Electoral college:

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process of electing the President.

Question 33

Zenger Trial:

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trial (and eventual acquittal) of journalist John Peter Zenger for
harshly criticizing the New York colony's royal governor. The trial is set a
precedent for the First Amendment right of freedom of the press.

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