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The Republic: A form of government in which people elect other people to run the government.
 * Chapter 9 -S.S study guide**



Articles of Confederation: The first plan of government made in 1781 by the 13 colonies of the United States of America.

Responsibilities of Congress under the Articles of Confederation: They could declare war, make money, and choose people to run the government.

Northwest Ordinance: A set of laws that made a government of the northwest land.

The Annapolis Convention of 1786: Was to talk about The Articles of Confederation.

The 3/5 Compromise: Was to talk about if slaves could vote.They said

Where the constitutional Convention meet: At Annapolis in 1786.

The Federal system: It's the way the states share authority.

senators: Each state gets 2 senators.

Representatives: Each state got the same number.

Responsibilites-Branchs: Each branch has to keep what it promise.

Great Compromise: It decided how many representatives each state gets.

3/5 Compromise: Ment 3of5 slaves could vote.

Slave trade compromise: Was on should slave trade stop.

goverments: Can make laws, collect taxes, and borrow money.

branches: Executive-President, Legislative-Congress, Judicial-all courts.

Checks and Balances: A system that gives all the branches the same power.