Influences of the Constitution
Constitutional Convention
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
Framework of the Constitution
Miscellaneous
Principles of the Constitution
Citizenship
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Setup a weak, loose affiliation of states replaced by the Constitution
What are Articles of Confederation
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Depriving someone from the Benefits of a trial by jury is a violation of what two amendments?
The 6th and 7th Amendments.
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this group supported the ratification of the Constitution
What are Federalists
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What are the Three Branches of Government?
What is legislative, executive, and judicial
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rule of the people
What is popular sovereignty
100
political ideology that emphasizes self-governance through elected representatives and the rule of law
Republicanism
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This List Describes What?
Unbailable Rights
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Guess the principle of Government
_________ __________ Means "The people Rule"
Popular Sovereignty
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How is the number of representatives for each state in the House determined?
Based on Population
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Why is the Year 1787 Important?
The Constitution was Created
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plan called for equal representation with one house only in Congress
What is the New Jersey Plan
200
major supporter of the Constitution, one of the writers of the Federalist Papers, from New York
Who is Alexander Hamilton
200
change ore revision of the Constitution
What is an Amendment
200
What is the Purpose of the Third Amendment?
rohibits the forced quartering of soldiers in private homes, both in peacetime without the owner's consent
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a political philosophy that restricts government power through a constitution or similar law to protect individual rights
Limited Government
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What is an unalienable right?
natural, inherent rights that cannot be taken away, given away, or transferred
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Guess the principle of Government
___________ Ensures no Branch Becomes to powerful
Checks and Balances
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Why is the year 1789 important?
The constitution was Ratified
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major event that contributed to the ultimate demise of the Articles of Confederation
What is Shays's Rebellion
300
two houses of Congress, one with representation based on population, one with equal representation
What is the Great Compromise, Connecticut Plan
300
To Ratify the Constitution the Anti-Federalists Demanded what?
The Bill of Rights
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term used to describe shared power between the federal government and the states
What is Federalism
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No Unlawful search and Seizure and a warrant is needed with Probable cause
What is the 4th Amendment
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a system that prevents any single branch of government from becoming too powerful by giving each of the three branches—legislative, executive, and judicial—the ability to limit the powers of the others
Checks and Balances
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What is the First Sentence of the Preamble?
"We the People"
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Obeying Laws, Paying taxes and Serving on a Jury are........
Responsibilities of citizens
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What Amendment divides power between the federal government and the states?
10th amendment
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Influenced the Constitution Promoting Individual Liberties for Citizens
English Bill of Rights
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controversial topic which delegates debated concerning the population of the states
What is slavery, if slaves would be counted towards population
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compromise that was added to ratify the Constitution
What is the Bill of Rights
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What is a Bicameral Legislature
a government body with two separate chambers, like the U.S. Congress, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate
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Can't be tried for the same crime twice.
The Right to remain silent and not self incriminate
What is the 5th Amendment
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What term describes a set of personal qualities and behaviors that prioritize the common good over individual self-interest
Civic Virtue
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What is this image describing?
The Amendment Process
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How Many states were needed to Ratify the Constitution?
9/13
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How did the Magna Carta Influence the Constitution?
Everyone (Even Kings) Must follow the laws
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The compromise that led to determining how slaves would be counted towards the population.
3/5 Compromise
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Describe the Purpose of the Federalist Papers
Essays Supporting the constitution written by Hamilton, Madison and Jay.
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What is the Job of the Legislative and Executive Branch?
Legislative makes laws and Executive Enforces Laws.
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What are two separate chambers or houses in a lawmaking body called?
What is a Bicameral legislature
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a government structure that divides authority into three independent branches: legislative, executive, and judicial
Separation of Powers
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Describe the 5th Amendment?
The right to remain silent and Cant be tried for the same crime twice.
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Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
The First Amendment
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The Framers created a system of federalism, separation of powers, and checks and balances to prevent
Tyranny