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Represent the states with foreign countries.
The Confederation of States had the power to what?
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Its leaders opposed a strong central government.
Rhode Island did not take part in the Constitutional Convention because...
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States the purpose of the government.
The Preamble to the Constitution states what?
100
To preserve the rights of the people.
Why did the Framers of the Constitution want to limit the power of the federal government?
100
Ensure
To make sure of; to guarantee.
200
It was too limited in its power.
The Confederation of States was unsuccessful because...
200
Patrick Henry
Which of the following elected delegates refused to attend the Constitutional Convention?
200
The people.
The Preamble to the Constitution states that the power of the government originates with who?
200
Both the federal government and state governments.
The Constitution limits the power of what?
200
Limited Government.
The principal that a ruler or a government is not all-powerful; a government that can do only what the people allow it to do.
300
Outlawed Slavery.
The Northwest Ordinance...
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Protect property rights.
The Federalists believed that a strong government would what?
300
The lawmaking powers of the legislative branch of government.
Article 1 of the Constitution outlines what?
300
States may not enact laws that contradict federal laws.
According to the supremacy clause in the Constitution, what does it state?
300
Rule of Law.
Principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern.
400
Grew dramatically.
After the American Revolution, the population in the Northwest Territory what?
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To enact a Bill of Rights.
To gain acceptance for the Constitution, the Federalists promised what?
400
The President.
Who has the power to make treaties with other nations?
400
Overlap in some areas.
The powers of the federal government and the powers of state governments what?
400
Separation of Powers.
The split of authority among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
500
Nothing would happen to the state.
If a state did not follow a law passed by the Confederation Congress what would happen?
500
James Madison
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
500
The Supreme Court.
The final authority for interpreting the Constitution is...
500
Makes the federal government strong while putting limits on its power.
The Constitution has served this country well for over 200 years because it what?
500
Great Compromise.
Agreement providing a dual system of congressional representation.