United States Constitution

U.S Constitution 1

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The document of laws settling out the principles, structures, and processes of a government.

Constitution 

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Two house legislature (House of Representatives + Senate = Congress)

Bicameral

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1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788

Articles of Confederation 

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Each slave would count for 3/5 of a person for taxation and representation purposes.

The 3/5 Compromise 

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The first ten amendments to the Constitution.

Bill of Rights 

U.S Constitution 2

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The agreement to create a two-house legislature.

Great Compromise

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"Small State" proposal for the new constitution, that would have given each state one vote in a new congress.

New Jersey Plan 

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"Large State" proposal for the new constitution calling for voting to be done based off overall population.

Virginia Paln

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A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments.

Federalism 

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A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power.

Checks and Balances 

U.S Constitution 3

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A change in, or addition to, a constitution or law.

Amendment 

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A council of representatives. 2 from each state. 

Senate 

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The legislature of the United States government

Congress

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Chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by legislature 

Veto

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The lower house of congress, consisting of a different number of representatives from each state, depending on population (435 members)

House of Representatives