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In what city and in what year was the constitution written?
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1787 in Philadelphia
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What are 2 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
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1- there was no chief executive. 2- no way for central government to force a state to pay taxes.
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What was James Madison's big worry about framing a new Constitution?
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There were many different types of tyranny so it could only end well or not.
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What is an example of tyranny by the few?
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One supreme ruler who takes all power for him or herself.
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Constitution
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The composition of something
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Articles of Confederation
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The original constitution of the U.S
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Frame
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A basic structure that underlies or supports a system, concept, or text
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Tyranny
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Cruel and oppressive government or rule
