Constitution

Question 1

how did the great compromise settle the dispute over representation between the large and small states?

Answer 1

it set up a bicameral government

Question 2

describe how each of the five principles of the constitution limit the power of the federal government

Answer 2

sep. of powers
got equal powers as states
limited gov.
government only had power people give it
checks and balances
branches could limit each other 
pop. sovereignty 
people could decide and vote on political decisions
federalism
Constitution is the underlying principle that people retain all authority in government

Question 3

why was the bill of rights added to the constitution?

Answer 3

necessary to protect people from a strong national government

Question 4

how can the constitution be changed over time?

Answer 4

elastic clause

Question 5

why did the articles of confederation fail as a government?

Answer 5

because the did not give congress+national government enough power