Across
- 4. the powers given explicitly to the federal government by the constitution (Article I, Section 8); power to regulate interstate and foreign commerce, raise and support armies, declare war, coin money, and conduct foreign affairs
- 6. of the Confederacy - The union is called "The United States of America."
- 8. Treatment & Movement - Citizens of each state shall be entitled to the privileges of citizens in the several states; free movement between states.
- 10. Legislature a legislature with two houses, such as the U.S. Congress
- 11. of States - Each state retains its independence and powers not delegated to the United States.
- 14. of Powers- the sharing of powers among three separate branches of government
- 16. Union & Amendment - The Articles are a perpetual union; amendments require approval ongress and all 13 states.
- 18. of Friendship - States enter into a firm league of friendship for common defense and mutual welfare.
- 20. Jersey Plan-a plan that called for a one-house national legislature; each state would receive one vote
- 21. Legislature- a legislature with only one house, like the Confederation Congress or the legislature proposed by the New Jersey Plan
- 22. in Congress - Each state sends between 2 and 7 delegates, but each state has one vote in Congress.
- 23. of the Confederation - War and other national expenses will be paid by funds raised by the tes, based on the value of land.
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- 1. - a compromise between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan that reated a two-house Congress; representation based on population in the House of epresentatives and equal representation of states in the Senate
- 2. and Balances- a system that allows one branch of government to limit the exercise of power by another branch; requires the different parts of government to work together
- 3. Clause- the statement in Article VI of the Constitution that federal law is superior to laws passed by state legislatures
- 5. Powers- any powers not prohibited by the Constitution or delegated to the national government; powers reserved to the states and denied to the federal government
- 7. of Canada & Other Colonies - Canada may join the Confederation; other colonies need 9 ates' approval.
- 9. on States - No state may make treaties, alliances, or wage war without Congress's consent (except in case of invasion).
- 12. of Congress - Congress has the power to make treaties, declare war, coin money, settle putes between states, etc. (but lacked power to tax or enforce).
- 13. Debt - The Confederation accepts responsibility for debts incurred by Congress before the irticles.
- 15. Compromise- a compromise between northern and southern states that called for counting of all a state's free population and 60 percent of its slave population for both federal taxation and representation in Congress
- 17. System- form of government in which power is divided between state governments and a national government
- 19. of the States - When Congress is not in session, a committee of states may manage affairs.