3 Branches of Government
Who is the Father of the Constitution
James Madison
What did the Great Compromise create
Bicameral legislature
Republicanism
We vote Representives to represent us
1st amendment
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Petition, and Assembly
Limited Government
limits
the powers of the federal and state governments.
What is the Judicial Branch
Interpret the Laws
Make judgement
3 out 5 Slaves counted towards a state population legislature
Popular Sovereignty
People have the power to vote
4th amendment
No warrant = no search
Individual Rights
unalienable rights
rights that cannot be taken away
What is the Legislative Branch
Makes Laws
Northwest Ordinance
New States must allow public education
freedom of religion, over 60,000 people, etc
Federalism
Divides authority and functions between the federal/National government and state government
5th Amendment
Double Jeopardy
Plead the fifth
protects against self-incrimination
Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?
Anti-Federalists wanted to protect individual freedoms from the federal government
What is the Executive Branch
Enforce the laws
Why was the Articles of Confederation weak
No Executive and Judicial power
No money
No Army
Checks and Balances
These checks help prevent one branch from controlling the government
2nd amendment
right to bare arms
8th amendment is what
cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”
What are some of the Civic Responsibility of U.S Citizens
Vote
Pay Taxes
Jury Duties
Obey Laws
Difference between Feds and Anti Feds
Anti Feds wanted a weak central government, power to the states
Constitution to be Amended
Two-thirds of both congressional houses vote in favor of proposing the amendment.
three-fourths of the states must approve them.
3rd amendment
no quartering troops
Separation of Power
3 Branches of government