Early Republic Vocab

2. Opposed US Constitution & a strong federal government
4. division of government roles into branches
6. This branch enforces laws; President, Vice President
7. a government which the people rule
8. This branch is made up of the House and the Senate and makes laws.
11. "Small State Plan" limited each state to one vote in Congress
12. "Large State Plan" composed 3 branches in a central government
13. supported US Constitution & a strong central government
15. minor change or addition designed to improve a text or document
18. government in which citizens elect representatives to rule the state
19. Everyone must obey the law; citizens & leaders
20. complaint about unfair treatment
21. The government that controls a nation
22. Each branch can check over the other to prevent one from becoming to strong

1. personal liberties/privileges
3. System of beliefs & laws a country, state, or organization is governed
5. Proclaimed the 13 original colonies are "Free and independent states"
9. Agreement among all 13 states that served as first constitution
10. government in which power is divided between central government and states
14. rights given to all people; you're born with them
16. This branch decides the meaning of laws; the court system
17. 2 house legislature