Social Studies-Constitution
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| the larger states wanted representitives to be determined by the population of the state. | viriginia plan
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| the authority to govern is shared. the states share authoritywith the national government. | federal system
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| the smaller states wanted equal representation from each state. | new jersey plan
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| this is the supreme law of the land. | constitution
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| It says that government should get its power from the consent of the people, defend the country from enemies, promote the countries well-being, and to make sure the people remain free. | preamble
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| under this plan the states had more power than the centeral government. | articles of confederation
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| this would keep any one branch of the government from gaining too much power. | checks and balances
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| under the articles of confederation quarreling between states started. the states over taxed its citizens and caused unrest among the farmers. a revolt started in 1786 where Massachusetts farmers take arms against state courts. | Shays Rebellion
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| A supporter of a strong federal system of government in the late 1700s. | Federalists
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| He was known as the "Father of the Constitution" because of his influence at the Constitutional Convention. | James Madison
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| The plan drawn up by Roger Sherman at the Constitutional Convention that proposed the establishment of two houses of Congress. | Great Compromise
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| The part of government, headed by the President, that carries out the laws. | Executive
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| The part of government, headed by the Supreme Court, which decides the meaning of the laws. | Judiciary
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| The part of government, headed by Congress, that makes the laws. | Legislative
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| The first ten amendments to the Constitution that protects peoples' rights. | Bill of Rights
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| Obey the laws of the land, vote in elections, serve and defend your country, and pay taxes are just a few examples of what we should do for our country. | Citizens responsibilities
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