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- 5. Jersey This plan wanted equal congress.
- 8. Where the convention was held.
- 12. This stops one branch from acquiring too much power.
- 14. This government branch makes laws.
- 16. Washington The man who led the convention
- 17. In this month it was signed.
- 18. The document that preceded the Constitution.
- 20. Franklin This man argued for a strong state government
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- 1. This person would be the head of the executive branch.
- 2. This plan wanted congress based on state population
- 3. Signed in this state.
- 4. These are the first three words of the document.
- 6. This government branch interprets laws.
- 7. of rights Many people believed the document lacked this.
- 9. The man who transcribed the document.
- 10. hall This is what the building where it was written is now called.
- 11. The man who proved that the preamble wasn’t enough with a failed revolution.
- 13. Madison This man is considered the father of the constitution.
- 15. This government branch enforces laws.
- 19. Hamilton This man argued for a strong national government