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Congress fears of a strong central government |
They didn't want to be pushed around by other big countries. |
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Shay's Rebellion importance |
It made our government realize we are to weak to keep order. |
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Greatest challenge during Constitutional Convention |
To get everyone to agree and compromise. |
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Republic definition |
a country governed by elected representatives |
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Great compromise decision |
kept a two-house Congress |
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Great concern about constitution |
That it would be too much federal government. |
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Definition of federal system of government |
x |
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Federalists position |
They believed in a small government. |
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Virginia plan |
They wanted 2 congresses |
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New Jersey plan |
They wanted 1 congress |
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How house of representatives is determined (short answer) |
By the states population. |
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Was shays rebellion effective and why? |
Yes because it made the government realize that they were to weak to keep order. |
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Example of one compromise at constitutional convention |
The Three- Fifths plan for every 5 slaves 3 were counted for taxes and representation. |
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Your opinion on if state or federal power is more effective |
I think that federal power is more effective for example gay marriage was legal in some states but others not. Until congress approved gay marriage then every state had to approve gay marriage. |
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explain state vs. federal power |
x |
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Do we really live in a democratic society? 3 reasons why yes or no? |
No 1. We don't count popular vote 2. |