| A | B |
|---|
| veto | not approve |
| ratify | approve(Constitutution) |
| Northwest Ordinance | plan for changing territories into states |
| checks and balances | a system of making sure power is shared among the three branches |
| Great Compromise | plan that made two houses for Congress |
| power of state government | provide for public schools |
| judicial branch job | explain the laws |
| Federalists wanted | a strong central government |
| House of Representatives | based on a states population |
| Articles of Confederation | the states had the most power |
| Antifederalist | against Constitution because they feared they would lose freedom |
| In my opinion | phrase that introduces a person's point of view |
| point of view | important to know a person's outlook when studying the past |
| Federalist papers | encouraged people to ratify the Constitution |
| executive branch | sees that laws are carried out |
| legislative branch | makes the laws |
| cabinet | advisers to the President |
| preamble | introduction to the Constitution |
| New Jersey plan | small state plan with equal representation |
| Virginia | large state plan based on population |
