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Chapter 2-the Constistution Flashcards

1
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What were the important problems to be solved?

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The relationship between the states in the in the central government, the powers of the national legislature, Leadership and economic stability

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Would have been on February 1787?

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Congress approved the convention to draft a constitution.

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3
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What’s May 14, 1787?

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The establishment of the Constitutional convention

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4
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When was the convention opened formally opened in the Pennsylvania State house

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May 25th

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How many delegates played an active role in the convention

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40

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Hhow many of 74 delegates chosen actually attended

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55

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Those who attended the convention who are they

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Upper class people

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8
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How old was Alexander Hamilton during the convention

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32

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How old how old was Jonathan daytime during the convention

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26

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How old is Benjamin Franklin during the convention

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81

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The average age during the convention

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42

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What was the one thing in common but the 55 delegates shared

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Prior experience and political office for military service

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Why did the farmers of the Constitution believe that public debate was a bad idea

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Delegates would have a much more difficult time compromising are backing down to reach agreement

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14
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Why was really uncomfortable while constructing the Constitution of the United States

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The heat of the summer

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Why were the majority of the delegates strong national

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Because most of them wanted a central government with real power unlike the central government under the articles of Confederation

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16
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What did George Washington and Ben Franklin prefer

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Unlimited national authority based on the separation of powers

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17
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Any type of national government was excepted as long as________

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The majority of the delegates approved

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18
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What were the delegates from Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey most concerned about

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Claims to Western lands

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When the convention took a nationalist direction and it’s proceedings, who left

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Two delegates from New York

20
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What was the purpose of going to Philadelphia

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To amend the articles of Confederation not to write a new constitution

21
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What’s a bicameral legislature

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Made up of two parts called chambers. The US Congress, composed of the representatives and the state, is a Bicameral legislature

22
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What could a bicameral legislature void

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State laws

23
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Describe the Virginia plan

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A bicameral legislature,where number represent represent and favorthe state with larger populations

24
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Why with the Virginia not liked

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Because the Virginia plan Mike passed laws that would disadvantage smaller states

25
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Describe the New Jersey plan

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Amendment of the articles of Confederation the only difference being the reference to supremacy document

26
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With the supremacy document

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The doctrine that asserts the priority of national law overstate law

27
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What happened on July 16

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The great compromise was put forward for debate

28
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What is the great compromise

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The compromise between the New Jersey Virginia where one Chamber Congress based on population and one chamber representing each state equally

29
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With the executive branch provide

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Legislative leadership far beyond the expectations of the founders

30
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What’s the purpose for judicial review

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The power of US courts to examine the constitutionality of actions undertaken by legislative and executive branches of government

31
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What happened on September 11, 1786?

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Five states called for a meeting concerning about economic turmoil in the young nation.

32
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In terms of presidency, what is the Constitution not do

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Allow the president to propose bills or even budgets to Congress

33
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What allows the president to send trips abroad to combat

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Their article to authority as commander-in-chief of the nations armed Forces

34
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The Constitution gives Congress the power to what

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Powers to carry out its duties as the nations legislative body

35
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How do you propose constitutional amendment

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National convention requested by the legislatures of two thirds of the state

36
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Congress Can specify a time for ratification as long as

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It is reasonable

37
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How many words does the constitution consist of

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7,000 words

38
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Why is the constitution short.

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The founders intended it to be a frame work for the new government and to be interpreted by succeeding generations

39
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What are the two methods to propose an amendment to the constitution

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(1)a 2/3 vote in chamber of congress (2)a national convention is called by congress to request 2/3 of state legislatures

40
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How does ratification of an amendment of the constitution happen.

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(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

41
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When a constitutional amendment is proposed, congress_______

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Determines ratification to all states

42
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Why do many people oppose narrow amendments

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Because many believe amendments should embody broad principles

43
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Why is it hard for the house and the senate to approve amendments

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Because social interest and economic interest

44
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What does it take for an amendment to be blocked

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34 senators representing only 17 populated states

45
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What happened to the Balance and Budget amendment of 1995

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House approved it but senate defeated it

46
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What was the original name of the 10 amendments known today as Bill of Rights and why

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Originally called the “bill of limits” because they limited the powers of the national government over the rights and liberties of individuals

47
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Why were The resolution of independence and the Declaration of Independence necessary

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To establish the legitimacy of the new nation in the eyes of foreign government is one of the eyes of the comment you

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