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Constitutional Convention, 1787 – The main title of the puzzle, indicating the historical event.
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Electoral College – Found horizontally near the top; a system for electing the U.S. president.
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Federalism – Found vertically near the center; the division of power between national and state governments.
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Great Compromise – Found horizontally in the middle; resolved representation in Congress between large and small states.
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James Madison – Found vertically near the right edge; known as the “Father of the Constitution.”
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John Dickinson – Found vertically near the bottom left; delegate from Delaware who contributed to early drafts.
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New Jersey Plan – Found horizontally near the bottom; proposed equal representation for all states.
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Northwest Ordinance – Found horizontally near the bottom; established governance for new territories.
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Philadelphia – Found horizontally near the top; city where the convention was held.
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Ratification – Found vertically near the right edge; the process by which states approved the Constitution.
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Republic – Found horizontally near the top; form of government where citizens elect representatives.
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Senate – Found horizontally near the bottom; upper house of Congress with equal state representation.
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Slavery – Found vertically near the center-right; a contentious issue addressed at the convention.
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Three-Fifths Compromise – Found horizontally near the bottom; determined how enslaved people were counted for representation.
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Virginia Plan – Found horizontally near the bottom; proposed representation based on population.
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Amendment – Found vertically near the left edge; a change or addition to the Constitution.
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Anti-Federalists – Found vertically near the left edge; opposed ratification due to lack of Bill of Rights.
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Articles of Confederation – Found vertically near the left edge; first U.S. constitution, replaced by the current one.
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Bicameral Legislature – Found horizontally near the top; two-house legislative system (House and Senate).
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Bill of Rights – Found vertically near the left edge; first ten amendments guaranteeing individual liberties.
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Checks and balances – Found horizontally near the top; system preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful.
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Concurrent powers – Found vertically near the left edge; powers shared by federal and state governments.
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Congress – Found horizontally near the bottom; the legislative branch of the U.S. government.
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Constitutional Convention – Found vertically near the left edge; the 1787 meeting that drafted the U.S. Constitution.
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