Chapter 2-the Constistution Flashcards
What were the important problems to be solved?
The relationship between the states in the in the central government, the powers of the national legislature, Leadership and economic stability
Would have been on February 1787?
Congress approved the convention to draft a constitution.
What’s May 14, 1787?
The establishment of the Constitutional convention
When was the convention opened formally opened in the Pennsylvania State house
May 25th
How many delegates played an active role in the convention
40
Hhow many of 74 delegates chosen actually attended
55
Those who attended the convention who are they
Upper class people
How old was Alexander Hamilton during the convention
32
How old how old was Jonathan daytime during the convention
26
How old is Benjamin Franklin during the convention
81
The average age during the convention
42
What was the one thing in common but the 55 delegates shared
Prior experience and political office for military service
Why did the farmers of the Constitution believe that public debate was a bad idea
Delegates would have a much more difficult time compromising are backing down to reach agreement
Why was really uncomfortable while constructing the Constitution of the United States
The heat of the summer
Why were the majority of the delegates strong national
Because most of them wanted a central government with real power unlike the central government under the articles of Confederation
What did George Washington and Ben Franklin prefer
Unlimited national authority based on the separation of powers
Any type of national government was excepted as long as________
The majority of the delegates approved
What were the delegates from Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey most concerned about
Claims to Western lands
When the convention took a nationalist direction and it’s proceedings, who left
Two delegates from New York
What was the purpose of going to Philadelphia
To amend the articles of Confederation not to write a new constitution
What’s a bicameral legislature
Made up of two parts called chambers. The US Congress, composed of the representatives and the state, is a Bicameral legislature
What could a bicameral legislature void
State laws
Describe the Virginia plan
A bicameral legislature,where number represent represent and favorthe state with larger populations
Why with the Virginia not liked
Because the Virginia plan Mike passed laws that would disadvantage smaller states
Describe the New Jersey plan
Amendment of the articles of Confederation the only difference being the reference to supremacy document
With the supremacy document
The doctrine that asserts the priority of national law overstate law
What happened on July 16
The great compromise was put forward for debate
What is the great compromise
The compromise between the New Jersey Virginia where one Chamber Congress based on population and one chamber representing each state equally
With the executive branch provide
Legislative leadership far beyond the expectations of the founders
What’s the purpose for judicial review
The power of US courts to examine the constitutionality of actions undertaken by legislative and executive branches of government
What happened on September 11, 1786?
Five states called for a meeting concerning about economic turmoil in the young nation.
In terms of presidency, what is the Constitution not do
Allow the president to propose bills or even budgets to Congress
What allows the president to send trips abroad to combat
Their article to authority as commander-in-chief of the nations armed Forces
The Constitution gives Congress the power to what
Powers to carry out its duties as the nations legislative body
How do you propose constitutional amendment
National convention requested by the legislatures of two thirds of the state
Congress Can specify a time for ratification as long as
It is reasonable
How many words does the constitution consist of
7,000 words
Why is the constitution short.
The founders intended it to be a frame work for the new government and to be interpreted by succeeding generations
What are the two methods to propose an amendment to the constitution
(1)a 2/3 vote in chamber of congress (2)a national convention is called by congress to request 2/3 of state legislatures
How does ratification of an amendment of the constitution happen.
(1) a positive vote in 3/4 of legislates in various states (2) states called in by a convention+positive 3/4 vote from them
When a constitutional amendment is proposed, congress_______
Determines ratification to all states
Why do many people oppose narrow amendments
Because many believe amendments should embody broad principles
Why is it hard for the house and the senate to approve amendments
Because social interest and economic interest
What does it take for an amendment to be blocked
34 senators representing only 17 populated states
What happened to the Balance and Budget amendment of 1995
House approved it but senate defeated it
What was the original name of the 10 amendments known today as Bill of Rights and why
Originally called the “bill of limits” because they limited the powers of the national government over the rights and liberties of individuals
Why were The resolution of independence and the Declaration of Independence necessary
To establish the legitimacy of the new nation in the eyes of foreign government is one of the eyes of the comment you
