Fed vs Anti-Fed
who believed in a strong central government
Federalist
What was the main idea of the Virginia plan
Representaton in congress would be based on population, giving large states more power.
What branch of government carries out the laws
The Executive Branch
what is the right where people have the right to say what they want as long as its not slander
Freedom Of Speech
What Laws should be applied equally to all Americans
because the Equal Protection of the Laws
what were the main three Federalist
Hamilton, John Adams, and Madison
How did the New Jersey plan differ from the Virginia plan
It proposed equal representation for all states, regardless the population
How many members are in the Senate And house of Representative
The Senate has 100 members, and the House Of Represetative has 435 members
What right gives u the right to own guns for protection and rifles for hunting
Right to Bear Arms
There are other rights not mentioned in these 10 Amendment's why is that
Because power of the people
who were the main Anti-Federalist
Jefferson / Sam Adams
What did the Great Compromise establish
It created a bicameral congress with the Senate having equal representation and the House of Representatives based on population
What is one way the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch
The President who can veto laws
why cant a person cannot be tried for the same crime if aquitted
Double jeopardy
why are powers not given to the federal govt. are reserved for the States
Reserved powers
Who the believed Govt. would need to adapt to future events
Federalist
What was decided in the 3/5 compromise
Each enslaved person would count as 3/5 of a person for rep. purposes
How can the Legislative Branch check the Executive branch
Congress can override a Presidential veto and impeach the President
why can you write what you want but cannot Libel
Because of the Freedom Of Press
why do u have the right to question witnesses
cross examine
who believed States should have more power
Anti-Federalist
What was the solution for choosing the President
The Electoral College was created, where people vote for electors who then choose the president
What power does the Judicial Branch have over all the other Branches
It can declare laws or Executive actions unconstitutional
you have the right to peacefully assemble and voice their complaints why is that
because the right to assemble
When damages exceed $25,000 when no law is broken
Trial by jury in Civil cases