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Why were The Articles of Confederation unsuccessful?

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-WEAK federal (national) government

- NO money or power over states

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- States with western land gave their land to the government

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- ratify = approve

- bicameral = 2 branches of government

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What was discussed at the Constitutional Convention?

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- Revision of The Articles of Confederation

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1. how to count slaves

2. bicameral or unicameral government

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4. big states vs. small states

5. how to elect president

6. tariffs

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Federalist Papers

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- tariff = tax ($) on goods (imports and exports)

- South relied more on imports and exports

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Which 2 states did not ratify the new Constitution?

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- Virginia and New York

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- amendment = a change; addition- 12 amendments were originally submitted

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1. Virginia Declaration of Rights (George Mason)

2. Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (Thomas Jefferson)

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- FEDERALISTS- Supported strong federal government- Opposed Bill of Rights- George Washington, James Madison, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton

- ANTI-FEDERALISTS- Favored strong state governments (opposed strong federal government =

ANTI federalists)- Wanted Bill of Rights- Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, Richard Henry Lee

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How many amendments are in The Bill of Rights?

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- 10 amendments

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Which rights did The Bill of Rights protect?

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1. Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, petition

2. Right to bear arms

3. Freedom from quartering troops

4. Freedom against unreasonable search and seizure

5. Right of the accused

6. Right to trial

7. Right to jury

8. No excessive bail or cruel punishment

9. Protection of people

10. Protection of states

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What are the 3 branches of government?

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Legistlative

Judicial

Executive

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- Legislative = makes laws- Congress

- Executive = enforces laws- President

- Judicial = interprets laws- Courts

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- Checks and Balances = system to protect against one branch of government having too much power

- Ex: President vetoes bill from Congress

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Explain the Electoral College and how it works.

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Number of electors = number of senators and congressmen

Electors’ votes depend on popular vote

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How many Representatives and Senators do each state have? Does Virginia have?

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-Representatives depend on population

- 2 Senators for each state

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Who drafted the Virginia Plan, and what was the main idea

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- James Madison-Bicameral legislature with

number of votes based on each state’s population

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What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

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- Slaves were counted as 3/5 of a person (taxation and representation)

- Compromise between North and South

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What was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

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Northwest Ordinance = set rules for new states to enter union

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What happened during Shay’s Rebellion?

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- Farmers in Massachusetts- High taxes + foreclosures = rebellion

- Questioned federal government’s power and rights

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- interstate commerce = trading and taxing between states

- unicameral legislature = 1 house

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