Early America

3. government: The national government of a country, as opposed to the governments of individual states or regions.
8. Convention: A meeting of delegates for the purpose of writing a constitution for a country.
10. A form of government in which power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.
11. of Independence: A document adopted by the Continental Congress in 1776 that declared the 13 American colonies independent from British rule.
12. The supreme law of a country that outlines the basic principles and laws by which the country is governed.

1. of Confederation: The first constitution of the United States, which was in effect from 1777 to 1787.
2. The head of state of a country, typically elected to serve for a set term.
4. Changes or additions made to a constitution.
5. A legislative body made up of representatives from the states of a country.
6. Washington: The first President of the United States, serving two terms from 1789 to 1797.
7. A form of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units, such as states or provinces.
9. Money collected by the government from individuals and businesses to pay for public goods and services.