Early US Vocab Flashcard

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First U.S. constitution, replaced due to weak central government.

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Articles of Confederation

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Supporters of the new U.S. Constitution favoring a strong central government.

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Federalists

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Opposed the new U.S. Constitution for giving too much power to the central government.

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Anti-federalists

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The branch of government that interprets laws and runs the court system.

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Judicial

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The branch of government that makes laws in the U.S. is called Congress.

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Legislative

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The branch of government that executes laws, headed by the U.S. president.

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Executive

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System of government dividing powers between central and state governments.

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federal

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Form of government where people elect representatives.

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Republic

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Formal approval of an official document or treaty, e.g., U.S. Constitution.

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Ratifiaction

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Term for a government where branches can limit each other's power.

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Checks and balances