A New Nation - Articles of Confederation & Creating the Constitution Worksheet

The first plan for government of the United States.
The branch of government that makes laws; the United States Congress.
Means to approve.
What event left the country in debt?
He was a captain during the Revolutionary War, but was sued for not paying his debts.
He was a member of the Continental Congress and firmly believed in a strong national government.
He worked closely with George Washington and he became a member of Congress and a lawyer.
This takes place when people on both sides of an issue give up something to reach an agreement.
The branch of government that carries out the laws; the United States President and his or her administration.
Called for each state to have the same number of representatives.
The branch of government that interprets the laws; the United States Supreme Court and other courts.
It would decide who served in the two branches and would be made up of representatives from each state.
Introduction, expressed the main goals of the new constitution.
This meant that each branch of government would balance the powers of the others.
Means that prices went up while money lost value.
Explained how the land would be divided, while also providing for public schools to be opened in the territory.
Written plan for government, for the young nation.
The separation of powers in a democracy that gives each branch of government- the legislative, executive, and judicial - some from of authority over the others.
To refuse to approve something.
He believed that the Constitution should include a list of citizens' rights.