Unit 2 Flashcards

1
Q

Why was the central government weak?

A

It was made that way on purpose

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2
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What does Unicameral mean?

A

There is only 1 chamber in the legislative branch

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3
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What is Congress’ power?

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  1. Law making
  2. Make war and peace
  3. Raise & equips navy
  4. Maintain an army
  5. Establish post office
  6. Enter into treaties
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4
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What is the Articles weakness?

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Needed all 13 states to amend the articles

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5
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What are the Articles achievements?

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  1. Establish fair policy of land west of Appalachia
  2. Peace with G.B
  3. Set up departments
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6
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What is the Philadelphia convention also known as?

A

Constitutional Convention

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7
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What is the Philadelphia Convention sole purpose?

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To discuss improvements to the Articles of Confederation

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8
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What is the Virginia Plan?

A

The basis of Constitution

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9
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What is the New Jersey Plan’s main purpose?

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To protect smaller states

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10
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What did smaller and larger states want representation to be based on?

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Larger states wanted it to be based on population and smaller states wanted it to be based on equality

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11
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What is the Connecticut Compromise also known as?

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The Great Compromise

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12
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What is the Connecticut Compromise?

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  1. House of representatives - based on population
    Senate - 2 from each state
  2. States that larger states wanted representation to be based on population and smaller states wanted representation to be based off equality
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13
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What is the 3/5 Compromise?

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Every 3/5 of slaves were counted as citizens and they were taxed to please the North

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14
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Why didn’t slavery appear in the Constitution?

A

It was hypocritical

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15
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Why was slavery kicked down the road?

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The Union wouldn’t have formed

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16
Q

How was the president elected?

A

The electoral college

17
Q

How did it become ratified?

A

9 of 13 states made it the law of the land

18
Q

How were anti-federalists pleased?

A

The Bill of Rights was created

19
Q

What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?

A
  1. Preamble
  2. Seven Articles
  3. The Amendments
20
Q

What are the Preamble’s 6 goals?

A
  1. Strong unity of states
  2. Maintain order
  3. Establish Justice
  4. Defend the country foreignlly and domestically
  5. Benefit the people
  6. Ensure liberties
21
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What are the 7 Articles?

A
  1. Legislative Branch
  2. Executive Branch
  3. Judicial Branch
  4. Relationship of ststes
  5. How construction can be amended
  6. Supremacy Clause
  7. Take into effect after ratification
22
Q

What are the 1st ten amendments?

A

The Bill of Rights

23
Q

What is Popular Sovereignty?

A

Rule by the people, based upon the consent of the governed

24
Q

What is Federalism?

A
  1. It’s a teared government system
  2. Power is divided among states
  3. Each have own government
25
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What is the separation of power?

A

Division of power

26
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What is Checks and Balances?

A

Each branch has control over the other

27
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What is Judicial Review?

A

Declaring laws & actions invalid

28
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What is limited government?

A

Limits the power of government