The U.S Constitution

Question 1

described by John Adams as a radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people

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Real Revolution

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revolt by former Revolutionary War soldiers protesting foreclosures of farms, high taxes, and high interest rates. Proved the Articles of Confederation government could not handle an unexpected crisis

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Shays’ Rebellion

Question 3

faction that supported a stronger central government and wanted to ratify the U.S. Constitution

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Federalists

Question 3

an informal grouping of people (NOT a political party) that share a common belief or interest

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Faction

Question 4

faction that wanted to keep authority and power with the states and individuals

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Anti-Federalists

Question 4

proposal for unicameral legislature where every state had one vote regardless of its population

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New Jersey Plan

Question 5

proposal for a bicameral legislature where states with larger populations would have more representatives

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Virginia Plan

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allows an individual that has been arrested to appear before a judge

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Habeas Corpus

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allowed states to count three fifths (or 60%) of its slave population for the purpose of representation in the House of Representatives

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Three Fifths Compromise

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plan for bicameral legislature with a House where representation is based on population, and a Senate where every state sends 2 members

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Connecticut Compromise (Great Compromise)

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a law that declares a person guilty without a trial

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Bill of Attainder

Question 8

stated that the U.S. Constitution and any laws derived from it were supreme over state constitutions and laws

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Supremacy Clause

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law that makes an act criminal although it was legal when an individual committed it

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Ex Post Facto Law

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allows Congress to stretch its authority by using implied powers

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Necessary and Proper Clause (Elastic Clause)

Question 11

states cannot legally discriminate against citizens from other states

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Privileges and Immunities Clause

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allows Congress to stretch its authority by making policies to regulate interstate commerce

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Commerce Clause

Question 12

government cannot interfere with religious activities or beliefs of a group or individual

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Free Exercise Clause

Question 12

government cannot support religion, declare a national religion, or use public resources for religious activities

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Establishment Clause

Question 12

states must respect public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state

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Full Faith and Credit Clause

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political power rests with the people

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Popular sovereignty

Question 13

the central government cannot expand its authority beyond the powers granted by the U.S. Constitution

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Limited government

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responsibilities and jobs are divided among 3 branches of government

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Separation of Powers

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each branch of government has methods to block actions of the other 2 branches

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Checks and Balances

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authority and responsibilities are shared between a central government and states

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Federalism

Question 14

authority of the SCOTUS to declare actions of the government unconstitutional

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Judicial Review