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24 Cards in this Set
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The Executive Branch |
-Headed by the president -Implements and enforces the laws passed by congress |
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The Legislative Branch |
-Made up of the two houses of Congress -Make the laws (create the laws) |
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The Judicial Branch |
-Made up of system of federal courts -Interprets the laws and and reenders judgment in cases involving those laws |
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Process of Changing the Constitution |
-2 step process -To propose an amendment either two-thirds of the states or two-thirds of the members of both congresses had to vote for it -For the proposed to become and amendment there hast to be consent from three-fourths of the legislature or three-fourths of the states |
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Why were american leaders worried about the articles of confederation? |
because they did not think that America would survive without a strong central government |
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The New Jersey Plan |
Created by: William Patterson
AKA: The Small-State Plan
What the plan proposed: Modify the Articles of Confederation
Major Goals: A single house where the states would have equal representation, as well as raise taxes, and regulate trade
Problems with plan: If the taxes are regulated differently in each state people may move to one state for the lowest tax
-This plan was not used |
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The Virginia Plan |
Created by: James Madison
AKA: The Large-State Plan
What the plan proposed: Get rid of the Articles of Confederation all together
Major Goals: The legislature be divided into two groups and two houses (the first house was voted for and the second appointed by the government)
Problems: Population would give the bigger states more votes compared to the smaller states that would get less votes
-This plan was used |
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Biggest issue between big and small states at the convention of 1787 |
The amount of voting they got because the bigger states were given mores votes because they had a bigger population |
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Connecticut Compromise |
Each state would get represented according to their side, but each state would also get equal representation in the senate. |
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Three-fifths Compromise |
Three out of 5 slaves in each state would count as free people only when determining representation and taxes |
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Amendment #1 |
Guarantees freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly. |
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Amendment #2 |
Guarantees the right to organize militias and bear arms |
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Amendment #3 |
Citizens cannot be forced to house military during a time of peace |
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Amendment #4 |
Prohibits unreasonable searches of property without a warrant |
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Amendment #5 |
Prohibits: -Double Jeopardy (Can't be convicted for the same crime twice) -Prohibits the ability to testify against yourself -Prohibits taking away someones life -Prohibits take private property without compensation |
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Amendment #6 |
-Speedy trial -Right to a lawyer if you cannot afford one -the right to face your accuser(s) |
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Amendment #7 |
Trial by jury in a civil case (differ from criminal case) |
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Amendment #8 |
Prohibits excessive bail Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment |
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Amendment #9 |
You have other rights that are not stated in the amendments (Pretty much sums up all other rights) |
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Amendment #10 |
Any power not granted to the federal government is granted to the states or the people |
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Federalist |
+Supporters of the constitution Normal federalists: -Large land owners who wanted property protection - Coastal farmers and wealthy merchants who wanted trade protection |
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Antifederalists |
+People who did not support the constitution Normal antifederalist: -Western farmers that were self sufficient |
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First countries to ratify |
Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey |
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Last to ratify |
Massachusetts, Virginia, New York |
