The Constitution

​Federalist- a group that wanted a strong national government and supported the new Constitution.

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​Devised- planned or invented with careful thought.

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​Articles of Confederation- the original constitution that outlined a weaker central government.

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Antifederalists-group that thought the Constitution gave the national government too much power.

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​​​ratified-officially approved by signing into action

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compromise- an agreement reached through a process of give and take

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​influence-thing or person that has the power to change your way of thinking.

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delegates-a person who is chosen to speak or act for others.

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urged- pressured or encouraged.

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House of Representatives- house in Congress that gives more representation to larger states.

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Senate-house of Congress that gives equal representation to all