Unit #3 and #4 Creating a Nation Vocabulary Flashcards

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Confederation

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A loosely united group of individuals or state governments

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Federalism

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The system in which power is shared by the state and national governments

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Constitution

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A plan of government

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Popular Sovereignty

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Power of the people

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Suffrage

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The right to vote

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Ordinance

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A law

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Amendment

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Change to the Constitution

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Federalists

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People who supported ratification of the Constitution

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Antifederalists

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People who opposed ratification of the Constitution

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Checks and Balances

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The ability of each branch of government to exercise controls over the other branches