fed v Anti fed
who believed Govt. would expand and abuse its power?
Anti- federalists
What's a Abolitionist?
A person seeking the end of slavery
Legislative Branch
congress makes laws
what freedom do people have the right to say what they want as long as they don't Slander?
Freedom of Speech
can you double jeopardy?
you cant if you've been tried for the same crime if acquitted
Industrial Economy
what did slave states want?
Slaves to count for Representation in Congress
what court interpets laws?
Judicial Branch
To assemble what must you do or follow?
peacefully assemble
voice their complaints
what must they have to search you
A warrant
Strong central Govt.
Federalists
How much would they tax for an imported slave?
$10 Tax
how many members did House of Reps have?
435 Members
what does the fourth Amendment protect against?
Unreasonable searches and seizures
where do soldiers sleep?
quartering of a persons home
What is missing from the original constitution?
the bill of rights
what was the 3/5 compromise and why was it created?
each enslaved person would be counted as 3/5 for purposes of Rep. and taxation
who appoints federal judges?
Judicial Branch
what right does the second amendment protect?
the right to keep and bear arms
what is the fed Max for speedy trial
100 days
What is the biggest danger of the constitution?
Potential for tyranny
what were the difference viewpoints of large and small states?
large states wanted Rep based on Population, small states wanted equal Representation for all states
Can impeach and remove president
Executive Branch
what is the primary purpose of the 7th amendement?
it preserves the right to a jury trial in civil cases
The decision by a group of 12-23 citizens who believe their is enough evidence to hold a trial
Grand jury indictment