Chapter 7 Study Guide
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22 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Bill | A proposed law |
| 2/3 | to override a veto |
| Separation of Powers | Power should be divided among 3 branches of government |
| Electoral College | Elect president and vice president |
| Federalism | Division on powers between state and National Government |
| Impeach | To bring charges against |
| Checks and Balances | A way for a branch to check power of the other two branches |
| Veto | Reject |
| 2 Years | Length of a representatives term |
| 4 Years | Length of presidential term |
| 6 Years | Length of senate term |
| Fereralists | Supports the Constitution |
| Anti-Federalists | Oppose the Constitution |
| Bill of Rights | First 10 Amendments |
| Amendment | A change |
| New York City | Where the new government first met |
| Rhode Island | Last state to ratify the Constitution |
| Virginia Plan | 3 Branches of government and 2 house legislature |
| Three-Fifths Compromise | 3/5 Of slaves could be counted as population in a state |
| New Jersey Compromise | 3 Branches of Government and 1 house legislature |
| Great Compromise | Plan called for a Senate and House of Representatives |
| United Defense | Was not in the Articles of Confederation |
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