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Creating the Constitution

Creating the Constitution . Chapter 8 Vocabulary. constitution. c onstitution. A set of basic laws and principals that a country or organization is run by The laws a government has to follow. Articles of Confederation. Articles of Confederation.

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Creating the Constitution

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  1. Creating the Constitution Chapter 8 Vocabulary

  2. constitution

  3. constitution • A set of basic laws and principals that a country or organization is run by • The laws a government has to follow

  4. Articles of Confederation

  5. Articles of Confederation • The first written plan of government for the United States. • A “confederation” is an association of states who cooperate for a common purpose

  6. ratify

  7. ratify • To make an agreement official by signing it

  8. arsenal

  9. arsenal • A large group of weapons that someone has • A place where weapons are stored

  10. compromise

  11. compromise • A agreement where everyone involved gets something and gives something up

  12. territory

  13. territory • Land that is owned or controlled by a particular country, ruler, or military force

  14. republic

  15. republic • A country governed by elected representatives of the people and led by a president, not a king or a queen • In a republic, people get to vote for their leaders

  16. Electoral College

  17. Electoral College • Originally • It was the group established by the Constitution to elect the president and vice president. Voters in each state choose their electors • Currently • Is the 538 votes that determine who is elected president • Each state gets a % of those votes based on their population • Each state’s votes go to the candidate who received the most votes in that particular state

  18. Enlightenment

  19. Enlightenment

  20. Enlightenment • 18th Century • Europe • A time period when educated people thought that beliefs should depend on scientific proof and reason

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