Gallopade : Social Studies Chapter 2

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Three purposes of government

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Maintain order, provide public services, ensure national safety

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Relationship between states under Articles of Confederation

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Loose confederation

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Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

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Lack of strong central government; No power to tax

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Cause of Shays’ Rebellion

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Economic hardship and high taxes

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Constitution

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Fundamental principles governing a state or organization.

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Purpose of the U.S. Constitution

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Establish a national government and fundamental laws

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President of the Constitutional Convention

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George Washington

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U.S. democracy reason

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Citizens vote for leaders

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U.S. government type

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Republic - governed by elected representatives

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Federal system of government

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Power shared between national and state governments