Constitution

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In what ways was the Articles of Confederation weak?

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The nation couldn't raise money, no respect from foreign countries, couldn't settle disputes between states.

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Congress couldn't collect taxes Congress couldn't regulate trade No national courts No national unity
What document is characterized above?

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Articles of Confederation

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Shays' Rebellion proved how weak the Articles were that led to the

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Constitutional Convention

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What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

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to revise the Articles of Confederation

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Why did Americans fear a strong national government?

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their experience under British rule

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What was the main idea of the Great Compromise?

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representation in Congress

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What is federalism or a federal system?

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a national government and state government exists within a nation

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A two-house legislature

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bicameral

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According to the Preamble, the power to rule comes from the following options: states, people, president, Congress.

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people

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Legislative Branch - makes laws
Executive Branch - enforces laws
Judicial Branch - interprets laws
The above is an example of...

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separation of powers