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Federalism
A system where the power is divided between the national government
100
Compromises those institutions and officials whose purpose it is to write an enact laws and to execute and enforce public policy
Government
100
To approve is to
Ratify
100
Supporter of federal government and united stated constitution
Federalist
100
The Pennsylvania constitution wanted to tax who
White males
200
Granted to the national government under the United States
Delegated powers
200
Composed of or based on two legislative houses or chambers
Bicameral
200
Supreme power or authority
Sovereignty
200
Was elected by delegates and senators, served one year term
Executive
200
State constitution was important because of the instability in
unwritten constitutions
300
Composed of or bases on one legislative house chamber
Unicameral
300
The system where each branch of government exercises some control over others
Checks and balances
300
A plan unsuccessfully proposed at the constitutional convention by William Paterson
New Jersey plan
300
What was the last state to ratify
Maryland
400
A person who opposed the adoption of the u.s. Constitution
Anti-federalist
400
A plan that provides the rules forbgovernment
Constitution
400
The division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government
Separation of powers
400
Maryland ratified on what date
March 1, 1781
500
The concept that no individual stands above the law
Rule of law
500
A loose union of independent states
Confederacy
500
Government by the people; rule of majority
Democracy
500
This person was one of the leading minds on constitution
John Adams
500
Before the articles, presidents served terms of no specific duration. Under the articles the term was set to____
One year