Unit 4 Vocabulary: Development of Constitution

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Government

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The system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state.

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Democracy

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A system of government where the people rule, typically through elected representatives.

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Republic

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Government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions and laws on their behalf

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Confederation

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Government where the states are stronger

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Articles of Confederation

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The first government of the United States.

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Shays’ Rebellion

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An armed uprising of farmers in Massachusetts over high taxes and debt after the Revolutionary War. It proved how weak the Articles of Confederation were.

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Constitutional Convention

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A gathering of 55 leaders in Philadelphia in 1787 to address the problems of the Articles of Confederation.

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Constitution

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The 2nd government of the United States that outlines the principles and structure of the government.

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Federation

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A government where the federal government is stronger than the states.

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Delegate

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A person appointed or elected to represent others.