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11 Cards in this Set
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Constitution |
-It's a plan for government -It decides what it can and can't do. -Sets up different branches of government |
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Rules and Regulations |
-GA realized it needed more permanent form of government. -GA's new constitution was written and introduced the separation of powers. -Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches shall all be separate from one another. |
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Popular Sovereignty |
-Government is created and upheld by the people. -Its preamble (intro) promoted popular sovereignty. -The government is created by the people. |
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Executive |
-Vetoes laws
-Elected every four years -Sign laws |
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Legislative |
-Makes laws -Two senators from each state -The number of congressmen is based on population |
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Judicial |
-There are 9 justices -Decides if laws are constitutional -Can overturn ruling by other judges |
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Articles of Confederation |
-Each state had an equal vote, regardless of size or population. -The United States was a confederation, a partnership of independent, equal states. -Delegates adopt this in 1777. |
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Problems with GA's First Constitution |
-GA's first constitution gave too much power to the legislative branch. -The constitution set up a unicameral (one-house) legislature. -This legislature, The House Of Assemble, had the power to enact laws and appoint officials in the other branches. |
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Shays Rebellion |
-It was quickly put down, but it alarms the country. -A man named Danial Shays started a rebellion against the state in response |
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GA signers of Constitution |
-William Pierce, William Houston, William Few, and Abraham Baldwin were GA's four delegates. -Only few and Baldwin remained to sign the Constitution. -With a partner, discuss why GA would support these ideas. |
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Bill of Rights |
-Added to the ratified Constitution. -Along with various compromises would keep the national government from becoming too powerful. -January 2nd, 1788- Georgia became the fourth state to ratify the Constitution. |
