Articles of Confederation & Constitutional Convention Flashcards
States had ____ of the authority
most
Nat. Gov. weak because….
people afraid Nat. Gov. would abuse power
_____ made it hard to get things done.
Decisions required 9 out of 13 votes
Process for new states
Northwest Ordinance
Meeting to create a stronger Nat. Gov.
Constitutional Convention
Created 1st National Gov
Articles of Confederation
Great Compromise was between…
large and small states.
Equal seats per state –>
US Senate
Number of seats based on state population –>
US House of Reps
Helped Southern states get more representatives (more voice) in Congress
3/5th Compromise
People have right to change Gov
Popular Sovereignty
People vote for representatives
Republicanism
Creation of congress is an example of…
Republicanism
Power shared between National & State Governments
Federalism
Power divided between 3 branches
Separation of powers
3 branches check on each other to prevent abuse
Checks and Balances
Executive can veto bills and nominate judges is and example of…
Checks and Balances
People have rights
Individual rights
Amendments to adapt to society
Article V
allows religion, assembly, press, petition, speech (RAPPS)
1st amendment
Due process, protect people from abuse by police
5th Amend
Trial by Jury
6th amend
No cruel or unusual punishment
8th amend
Increases power of National Government
Argument for ratifying
Lacks bill of rights, personal protections
Argument against ratifying
Promise to add Bill of Rights
J. Madison
Federalists like
J. Madison
