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| First plan of government to unite the colonies that eventually failed. | Articles of Confederation |
| Give four weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. | No executive or judicial branch, No common currency, Congress had no power to tax, Provided for a weak national government. |
| Define a federal system of government. | A system that divides governmental powers between national government and the governments of the states. |
| Name for the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution. | Bill of Rights |
| Author of the Bill of Rights. | James Madison |
| What does the Bill of Rights guarantee? | Guarantees individual freedom |
| Name the two basic principles of the U.S. government. | Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances. |
| During his presidency:A federal court system was established, Political parties grew, The Bill of Rights were added. | George Washington |
