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The Framers
The Constitutional Convention
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The Philadelphia convention attracted 55 delegates.
How many delegates did the Philadelphia convention attract?
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A meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 that produced a new constitution.
Define what the Constitutional Convention was.
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Federalism came to mean a system in which both ther national and state governments had independent authority.
What did federalism come to mean?
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A weak consitution that governed America during the Revolutionary War.
Define Articles of Confederation.
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It was a plan to have a populaly elected House based on state population and a state select Senate with 2 members from each state.
What was the Great Compromise?
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Madison, Hamilton, Jefferson, Franklin
Who were the primary framers of the Constitution?
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A 1787 rebellion in which ex-Revolutionary War soldiers attempted to prevent foreclosures of farms as a result of high interest rates and taxes.
What was Shay's Rebellion?
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*The central government could not regulate commerce between the states. *The national government could not force the states to obey its laws. *There was no national army. *Congress, under the articles was not able to tax. *In order to amend the articles all 13 states had to agree. *There was no judicial system.
What were some of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
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The Cicil Rights Act of 1964
To enforce the 14th amendment more clearly, Congress passed what?
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Rhode Island refused to send anyone.
Which state refused to send a delegate?
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The protection of life, liberty, and property. Howvwer they were not sure what kind of government would serve this goal.
What was the delegates objective in 1787?
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George Washington and Alexander Hamilton.
Who believed a stronger government was essential?
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The Articles of Confederation had made it plain that the United States was not to have a true national government but was to be governed by a compact among sovereign and independent states.
What was the purpose for the Articles of Comfederation?
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The power of courts to declare laws to be unconstitutional.
What is the Judicial Review?
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Eight delegates had signed the Declaration of Independence.
How many delegates signed the Declaration of Independence?
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It was adjourned for 4 months.
How long was the Constitutional Convention adjourned for?
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Those who favor a stronger national government.
Who/ what are known considered federalists?
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There must be 13 state legislatures.
How many state legislatures are needed for approval for the articles of confederation to be ammended?
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The Bill of Rights.
What are the first ten amendments known as?
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George Washington
Who was considered a "military hero"?
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It was held in 1787.
In what year was the Constitutional Convention held?
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They went into effect in 1781.
When did the Articles of Confederation go into effect?
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A senator or representative who helps the party leader stay informed about what party members are thinking.
Define what a party whip is.