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Cards (47)

Section 1

(47 cards)

9th Amendment

Front

power to the people

Back

10th Amendment

Front

Powers Reserved to the States

Back

1st Amendment

Front

Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition

Back

James Madison

Front

Father of the Constitution

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

The First 10 Amendments, the Anti-Federalist wanted them before they would ratify the Constitution- First 10 amendments to the Constitution

Back

Alexander Hamilton

Front

Federalist

Back

Republicanism

Front

A form of government in which people elect representatives to create and enforce laws

Back

The Philadelphia Convention of 1787

Front

1787--12 colonies send delegates to revise the Articles of Confederation; Delegates soon agree the United States needs a new Constitution

Back

the 3/5s Compromise

Front

Slaves would count as part of a person for representation-

Back

Federalist Papers

Front

Essays in favor of the Constitution=A collection of 85 articles written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison under the name "Publius" to defend the Constitution in detail.

Back

Northwest Ordinance

Front

Changes territories to states

Back

7th Amendment

Front

Right to a trial by jury in civil cases

Back

Electoral College

Front

Constitutional system for electing president and vice president. Each state has electors = to number of senators + representatives (DC also has 3 because of 23rd Amendment). Citizens of state vote for candidate. Winner gets all electoral college votes (except Maine & Nebraska which uses proportional system). Winner of majority of electoral college votes becomes president. If no majority then President picked by House from top 3 candidates.

Back

Constitutional Convention of 1787

Front

Met to change the Articles of Confederation

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Suffrage

Front

the right to vote

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

People are the ultimate authority- A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.

Back

The New Jersey Plan

Front

Representation based equal vote for each state-a plan that called for modifications of the Articles of Confederation, a well as equal representation from each state

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3rd Amendment

Front

No quartering of Soldiers

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Judicial Branch

Front

Interprets the laws

Back

2nd Amendment

Front

Right to bear arms

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The Great Compromise

Front

Two house, one based on population and the other based on equality- Roger Sherman

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

the president can veto a law the congress can override a veto the supreme court can rule laws unconstitutional

Back

5th Amendment

Front

Criminal Proceedings; Due Process; Eminent Domain; Double Jeopardy; Protection from Self incrimination

Back

James Madison

Front

Father of the Constitution

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Roger Sherman

Front

Author of the Great Compromise

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Antifederalist

Front

They were against the Constitution- A person who opposed the adoption of the United States Constitution. They wanted a Bill of Rights

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Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

Front

No person has go to a particular church

Back

12th Amendment

Front

Revises presidential election procedures

Back

Patrick Henry

Front

Leader of the Anti-Federalist

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The Virginia Plan

Front

Representation based on population

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George Washington

Front

President of the Constitutional Convention

Back

Land ordinance of 1785

Front

The Articles of Confederation, Orderly growth

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Limited Government

Front

A principle of constitutional government; a government whose powers are defined and limited by a constitution.

Back

6th Amendment

Front

The right to counsel in criminal trials (1) Speedy and public trial (2) Accused must be told charges (3) right to counsel (free lawyer if poor) (4) right to jury in criminal cases

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Legislative Branch

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They make laws-bicameral-two houses Makes laws Branch of government that passes laws

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Separation of Power

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Legislative Branch makes laws Executive Branch carries out the laws Judicial Branch interprets laws-

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English Bill of Rights

Front

Parliament Rules

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Federalism

Front

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

Back

Representative Government(A Republic)

Front

Elects Representatives

Back

8th Amendment

Front

cruel and unusual punishment

Back

Articles of Confederation

Front

First Constitution, Very Weak

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4th Amendment

Front

Search and Seizure

Back

Montesquieu

Front

Separation of powers

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Executive Branch

Front

Carries out the laws

Back

Federalist

Front

They were for the Constitution-A term used to describe supporters of the Constitution during ratification debates in state legislatures.

Back

Shay's Rebellion

Front

Tax rebellion that showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

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Limited Government

Front

Government is limited it in what can or can not do- A principle of constitutional government; a government whose powers are defined and limited by a constitution.

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