US Government Foundations

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Articles of Confederation

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First version of US government

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Flaw of Original USA Government

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Congress lacked power

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James Madison

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Wrote Articles of Confederation

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Virginia Plan

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Central government should have more power

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Federal System of Government

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Power divided between central government and states

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Constitutional Convention Elements

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Elect Leader, Central Government, First Amendment

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First Amendment

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Freedom of expression

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Constitution vs State Laws

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Constitution always followed

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Government Power Source

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“We the PEOPLE.”

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Founders' Civic Duty Standard

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National interests, civil debates, compromises, democratic decisions, perseverance