Foundations of American Government

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Articles of Confederation

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This was America's first government. It was weak and didn't work very well.

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Ratify

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To approve or agree to something.

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Legislative Branch

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This branch makes the laws.

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Executive Branch

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This branch carries out the laws.

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Judicial Branch

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This branch judges the laws.

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Inflation

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When prices go up really fast.

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Shays' Rebellion

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A rebellion by farmers who were angry about taxes.

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Northwest Ordinance

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A law that set up the rules for new states to join the country.

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Delegate

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A person who is chosen to represent others.

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Constitutional Convention

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A meeting where people came together to write a new government.