an example or model​

​Ex: George Washington created precedents for the new nation.

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​news reporters, publishers, and broadcasters

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​Press

​freedom from outside control.

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*self governance​

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​Sovereignty

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​Executive

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Belonging to the branch of government that is charged with such powers as diplomatic representation, superintendence of the execution of the laws, and appointment of officials and that usually has some power over legislation (as through veto)

​Belonging to the branch of government that is charged with trying all cases that involve the government and with the administration of justice within its jurisdiction.

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​Judicial

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​a government having a chief of state who is not a monarch and who in modern times is usually a President

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​Republic

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Proposal made by James Madison that called for a strong central government with 3 distinctive branches.​

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​Favored states with larger populations

​Virginia Plan

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​Response to the Virginia Plan that called for a unicameral legislature with one vote per state regardless of population.

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​New Jersey

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​a single legislative chamber

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​Unicameral

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