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Shaping a New Nation

Across
An alliance
Writers John Jay, James Madison and Alexander Hamilton wrote these to convince states to ratify the Constitution
Branch of government that makes laws
Branch of government that interprets the laws
A form of government that divides power between national and state government
Weak first form of government, did not have an executive branch, president or the power to tax
This clause gives Congress the authority to perform acts not specifically state in the constitution--implied powers
Includes the freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
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System that maintains the separation of powers among the branches of the federal government
A government in which citizens rule through their elected represetatives
Famous anti-federalist who "smelled a rat" at the constitutional convention
A protest by farmers who faced problems from debts they owed to creditors
President of the senate, but will only vote on legislation if there is a tie in the senate
An agreement about how to determine a stat's representation in Congress. Created by Roger Sherman
Anti-Federalists wanted to add this to the constitution if ratified.
Branch of government that enforces the laws
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 set up a plan for surveying __________
The number of votes each state had under the Articles of Confederation.
Age a person must be to run for president
Number of states needed to ratify the constitution