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- 2. He directed U.S. foreign policy for much of the 1780s and was an important leader of the Federalist Party after the ratification of the United States Constitution in 1788.
- 6. 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison
- 7. Signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, starting the war of 1812
- 9. 10 amendments to the constitution
- 10. This event showed the weakness of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation and citizens began to call for a stronger national government
- 11. Any change made to the constitution, only 27 amendments have been made to the constitution in over 200 years, first 10 amendments are known as the bill of rights
- 12. Provide a legal system to settle disputes,create peaceful society with protection from unlawfulness
- 15. May 25, 1787, Convention held in Philadelphia to address the problems of the Articles of confederation
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- 1. Fundamental truth that serves as the foundation for a system of beliefs united States Constitution has 7 principals
- 3. Argued in favor of a strong central government for the new United States
- 4. First functioning government in the United States
- 5. This document served as the United States’ first constitution
- 8. Wanted important political powers to remain with the states.wanted the legislative branch to have more power than an executive.wanted a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
- 13. Supported removing some powers from the states and giving more power to the national government. Believed Constitution did not need a Bill of Rights
- 14. Keep the peace, protect the country, provide needed services, maintain other institutions