The Constition Flashcards
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Who wrote the constitution
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James Madison because he addressed several issues like
- how should people be represented?
- who should be counted for representation tax?
1
Q
What happened with the articles of constitution
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Failed miserably
Weak general government
Ratification of laws
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Q
Article one- the legislation branch was about
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- who makes the laws
- how laws are made
- people are voted into make the laws
- how do we decide who is making the laws
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Q
Still article one- virgina plan?
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States would have representation based on population.
4
Q
Still article one- New Jersey plan
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Everyone has the same amount of representation no matter the population of the state
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Q
Article 2- executive branch
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Gives the rule for the position of president and cabinet
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Q
Article 3- judicial branch
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- one who governs of the laws being made are fair
- sets up the court system
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Q
Bill of right about
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- not a part of the orginal constitution
- first 10 amendments corrections to the constitution
- Put there to protect the right of the people
