Creating the US Constitution

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The first written plan of government for the United States was called _______________________.

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Articles of Confederation

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A written plan that provides the basic framework of a government.

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A Constitution

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The plan of government adopted at the Constitutional Convention that established a two-house Congress. In the House of Representatives, representation from each state is based on state population. In the Senate, each state is represented by two senators.

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The Great Compromise

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To formally approve a plan or an agreement. The process of approval is called ratification.

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Ratify

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An agreement made at the Constitutional Convention stating that enslaved persons would be counted as three-fifths a person when determining a state's population for representation in the House of Representatives.

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The Three-Fifths Compromise

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Which Compromise resolved how states shall be represented in the new form of government?

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The Great Compromise

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People who believe in a strong national government were called?

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Federalists

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Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws? Options: Executive, Judicial, Legislative

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Judicial

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Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws? Options: Executive, Judicial, Legislative

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Legislative

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Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws? Options: Executive, Judicial, Legislative

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Executive