First big test part 3 C2 Flashcards
When did United states constitution become official
1788
Who is the Father of the Constitution
James Madison
how many of 55 signed
39
Federalists,
arguments for passage
Favored federal government, had federalists papers
arguments: need national tax,army, control of trade, and executive branch to enforce laws as well as no need for bill of rights
Anti-federalists,
arguments for passage
Think too much federal power and federalists went too far
arguments: national tax take money ,and army could be used against citizens,best govt closest to people,need bill of rights
popular sovereignity
doctrine where people of federal terretories would enter union as free or slave states
constitutional supremacy
idea that rule can be inconsistent with constitutional rule
seperation of powers/ checks and balances
provide each branch of government individual powers, prevents them from being unequal
flexibility
constitution more easily ammended, the use of implied powers gives more flexibility
rule of law
principle under which all persons, institutions, and entities are accountable to laws that are: Publicly promulgated. Equally enforced. Independently adjudicated. And consistent with international human rights principles.
limited government
one whos legalized force and power is restricted through delegated and enumerated authorities
federalism
same territory controlled by 2 levels of government
Constitution passed without
Bill Of Rights
bill of rights wasn’t accepted till
1791
purpose for bill of rights
to protect adult citizens individual rights/lives from Federal Government actions
