The names of there states. Such as Yorkens, Georgians, Pennslvanians.
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What kind of national government did the Founders create undr the Articles of Confederation?
They set up a Bose Union of the states with equal powers because they are not ruled by the king anymore and they didn't want another ruler again like King James who made all the decisions by himself and whatever he says you do.
100
What does checking powers mean?
Each branch can stop the other branch from making final decisions.
100
What are some of the duties and powers of the President of the United States?
He's the comander in chief, makes the treaties, apoints ambassadors.
200
What is the checks and balances?
The three branches checked, and stopped if necessary.
200
What is the Articles of Confederation?
The artices set up a loose union of states with equal powers.
200
What is the Articles of Confederation?
The articles set up a loose union lf states with all equal powers.
200
What is Article I?
Part of the Constitution describes the Legislative Branch.
200
What was the Great Compromise?
It is the plan the delegates accepted for representation in Congress.
300
The constitution is a...
higher law
300
Not enough____________came to hold meetings.
delegates
300
Why did Congress want everyone to have equal power?
They did not want to be ruled by one leader and only him/her because they didn't want it to be like England again where you would have to everything the king wanted you to do and he made the decisions.
300
What is a veto?
The power of the President to refuse to a appprove a bill to pass by Congress.
300
What was the number of representatives in the House of Representatives based on?
Every state gets two.
400
What is the branch that makes the laws?
Legislative branch
400
What were the problems of Articles of Confederation?
The people didn't think of themselves as citizens of the United States, they thought of themselves as Virginians, New Yorkers, or Georgians.
400
What is a Dekegate?
Someone whom you trust to represent your intrests.
400
What does impeach mean?
To charge a public offical with wrong doing in office.
400
What is the number of representatives in the Senate based on?
It is based on population.
500
One way to limit power is by...
separation of power.
500
How did the state constitution limit the powers of their governments?
Separatio of powers this means that power is divivded in three branches. It is a list of rights of the citizens.
500
What are the three branches?
Legislative Branch, Judical Branch. and Executive Branch