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| The legal document that authorizes a state or national government to exist. A constitution usually outlines fundamental principles, form, major officials, and powers of government. |
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| Articles of Confederation |
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| The agreement signed by the 13 original states setting up the first national government for the United States, in force from 1781 to 1789. |
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| Consisting of two houses or chambers. The legislature of the Unites States and Georgia are bicameral. Each has a Senate and a House of Representatives. |
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| A division of governmental power among separate branches, each with distinct roles and powers. |
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| GA delegate who attended the Philadelphia convention of 1787 and remained for the signing. |
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| GA delegate who attended the Philadelphia convention of 1787 and remained for the signing. |
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| A plan built into the U.S. and state constitutions to keep the three branches of government from overpowering each other. |
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| Formal approval of a proposed action. |
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| Consisting of only one house or chamber, as was the case in Georgia's legislature from 1777 to 1789. |
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| Consisting of only one house or chamber, as was the case in Georgia's legislature from 1777 to 1789. |
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