SS BILL OF RIGHTS UNIT Flashcards
The creation of a Congress to carry out the will of the people.
U.S. principle of republicanism
Shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, to make treaties, provided two thirds of the senators present concur. –U.S. Constitution, Article ||, section2
The president
Checks and Balances
The great compromise addressed disagreement over federal representation by creating a…
Bicameral Legislature
Concerned the counting of slave for purposes of determining representation and taxation
The Three Fifths compromise
Established law comes from the people.
Stated people should obey laws made by the group.
Mayflower Compact 1620 influenced the US system of Government
Influenced the US system of Government
Mayflower Compact 1620
In order to lay a due foundation for separation and distinct exercise of the different powers of government
Checks and balances
Article V (five) allows you to…
Amend the Constitution
Against Constitution but for Bill of Rights
Anti federalist
Why is the US Constitution a “Living” Document
The ability to make amendments.
No cruel or Unusual Punishment
8th amendment
Allows people to help create a better government.
Free speech
For constitution but against Bill of Rights
Federalists
The legislative authority can only be restrained by dividing itself into….
Independent(chambers)
