Constitutional Convention
What was a result of the Great Compromise?
Congress
Powers divided between state and national government
Federalism
Which governmental power had the MOST authority under the Articles of Confederation?
States
What are the 5 freedoms in the 1st amendment?
Religion, Speech, Assemble, Petition, Press
Creates Law, Powers include declare war, tax, impeachment, amending Constitution
Legislative
Federalists believed in________ & Anti-Federalists wanted ________
Federal Power & State Power
The three branches of government have the ability to check on the other to prevent an abuse of power.
Check & Balance
The Federalists and Anti-Federalists finally agreed on the Constitution after they included the __________
Bill of Rights
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
4th
Enforces laws, Commander in Chief, main federal representative, Cabinet
Executive
One of the major issues of the Constitutional Convention was the issue of representation. The more representatives a state obtained, the more control a state would have in Congress. Southern states wanted their slaves to count in their total representation but Northern states disagreed. Ultimately a compromise was reached
3/5 compromise
The people exercise their power by voting for representatives.
Republicanism
How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 establish principles and procedures for the orderly expansion of the United States?
outlined the process in which new states would be added
No Soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
3rd
Interpret Laws, reviews constitution, 9 Chief Justices (Supreme Court) and other courts
Judicial
Name of the 2 plans that merged via Great Compromise to create the bicameral Congress.
What was the main point of each plan?
Virginia plan: Representation via Population
New Jersey plan: Equal representation per state
The government has restricted power and must also follow the law.
Limited Government
What Constitutional article outlines the amendment process?
5
What year were the BOR ratified?
1791
What are the 2 parts of Congress?
Bonus: How many are in each today?
House of Representatives (435) & Senate (100)
What event DIRECTLY led to the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
Bonus: Where did it happen?
Shay's Rebellion, Massachusetts
The people have the right to vote and change the government if it abuses its power.
Popular Sovereignty
What is the requirement for BOTH State & Federal Legislative bodies to amend the Constitution?
2/3 Federal Congress (Sen & HOR) & 3/4 State legislatives.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
10th
What group elects the President?
Electoral College