The Constitution - Flashcards

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What makes America difficult to govern

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Diverse cultures, languages, religions

Different Time Zones

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What are the results of the size and diversity of America

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  1. Need for symbols of unity
    Attachment to the flag
  2. Decentralisation
    Federal system of government
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3
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When was the constitution written

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1787

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Aims of the constitution

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  1. Strengthen the union between states
  2. Define powers and limitation of central government
  3. Protect rights of state govts
  4. Protect individual’s rights
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5
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8th amendment

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Abolishment of slavery

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6
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15th amendment

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Right to vote for all races

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7
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19th amendment

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Right to vote for women

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8
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How are states represented in the lower house

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In the House of Representatives, states are represented proportionally to population

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How are states represented in the upper house

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In the Senate, states are represented equally, regardless of population

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10
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What does Bill of Rights mean

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Collective name for first 10 amendments

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11
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Example of rights from Bill of Rights

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Freedom of religion

Right to bear arms

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12
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Strengths of the constitution

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  1. Produced a stable political system over 200 years
  2. Diffusing power throughout federal govt. & preventing tyranny or unbalanced conc. of power
  3. Balancing need for effective govt. & protection of state rights
  4. Sufficient vagueness to allow evolution to meet current political needs
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13
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Weaknesses of the constitution

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Too vague
Too hard to amend
Unelected judiciary has excessive power
Request occurrence of gridlock

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