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Constitution
For Mildenburg's AP American Studies History class.
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History
11th Grade
11/23/2009

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Weaknesses of Articles of Confederacy
Definition
too much power to state government, no strong presidency or court system
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Federal Government powers (8)
Definition
war/peace, deal with Natives, postal service, print money, immigration policy, taxes, health care, federal laws
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State Government powers (6)
Definition
voting, taxes, licensing/driving, state laws, recreational regulations, marriage laws
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Shay's Rebellion
Definition
tax revolt by farmers against taxes imposed by states. Showed that Federal government needed more power.
Term
Northern states wanted a strong ________ government.
Definition
Federal
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Southern states wanted a strong ________ government.
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State
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Great Compromise
Definition
2 house Congress, Bicameralism, to more fairly represent smaller states
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