Under the Articles of Confederation, central government could carry out foreign affairs. 

Changes to the Articles had to be approved by a total of 13 states

The Americans formed a republic, a government in which citizens rule through

What was the single territory that was created out of the lands north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River?

The United States went through an economic _________________ after theAmerican Revolution.

Many white Southerners feared economic difficulties if ___________________ no longer existed.

The American Revolution brought into focus the contradiction between the American battle for liberty and

Constitutional Convention delegates voted to work toward a new national government based on the

favored local government controlled more closely by the people

a supporter of the Constitution

Those who opposed the constitution feared the national government would

The belief that all people have a right to life liberty and property was promoted by philosopher

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the

Ratified by the states in 1868, the Fourteenth Amendment granted full citizenship rights to

The Americans formed a republic, a government in which people rule through

For an amendment to be ratified (approved), it must be approved by what approved by what fraction of the states?

The president is head of the Executive Branch of the federal government.

States with larger populations have more representation in congress.

The supreme court has the power of

A person who was born in another country can become a U.S. citizen through

How many justices make up the Supreme Court?