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9 Cards in this Set
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Who were federalists?
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George Washington, Benjamin Franklin
-wealthy -more organized -controlled press Federalist Papers: John Jay and James Madison |
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Objections of Anti-federalists
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-no annual elections for congressmen
-no bill of rights -standing army -federal stronghold -omission of reference to god -ratification by only 2/3 of states |
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Who were antifederalists?
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-Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee
-backcountry farmers, not as educated |
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What were the 4 states that did not orgiginally vote to ratify the constitution?
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-Rhode Island, New York, Virginia, and North Carolina
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Article I: Legislative Department
Section 2: The House of Representatives-qualifications |
-based on population
-elected biennially -must be 25yrs, 7 years a citizen, and citizen of that state |
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ARticle I: Legislative
Section 3: Senate |
-1/3 chosen every 2 years
-30yrs, nine years citizen, inhabitant of state representing -pro-tempore when vice president isn't there |
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Article I
Section 7: Method of Making Laws |
-Money bills must originate in the house
-the president's veto power, congress may override. If president vetos, bill goes back to house it originated from and 2/3 must vote, then goes to other house, and 2/3 must vote for it |
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Article I
Section 8: Powers of Congress |
-lay and collect taxes
-borrow money -regulate foreign and interstate trade -establish postal service -declare war -maintain navy -regulate army and navy -makes laws for D. C. and other federal areas |
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Powers Denied to Federal Government:
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-direct taxes must be apportioned according to pop.
-export taxes forbidden -congress must not discriminate among states regulating commerce |
