Unit 2 Flashcards
Why was the central government weak?
It was made that way on purpose
What does Unicameral mean?
There is only 1 chamber in the legislative branch
What is Congress’ power?
- Law making
- Make war and peace
- Raise & equips navy
- Maintain an army
- Establish post office
- Enter into treaties
What is the Articles weakness?
Needed all 13 states to amend the articles
What are the Articles achievements?
- Establish fair policy of land west of Appalachia
- Peace with G.B
- Set up departments
What is the Philadelphia convention also known as?
Constitutional Convention
What is the Philadelphia Convention sole purpose?
To discuss improvements to the Articles of Confederation
What is the Virginia Plan?
The basis of Constitution
What is the New Jersey Plan’s main purpose?
To protect smaller states
What did smaller and larger states want representation to be based on?
Larger states wanted it to be based on population and smaller states wanted it to be based on equality
What is the Connecticut Compromise also known as?
The Great Compromise
What is the Connecticut Compromise?
- House of representatives - based on population
Senate - 2 from each state - States that larger states wanted representation to be based on population and smaller states wanted representation to be based off equality
What is the 3/5 Compromise?
Every 3/5 of slaves were counted as citizens and they were taxed to please the North
Why didn’t slavery appear in the Constitution?
It was hypocritical
Why was slavery kicked down the road?
The Union wouldn’t have formed
