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13 Cards in this Set
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Declaration of Independence |
- Signed by Jefferson, Adams, Franklin - English Heritage - John Locke - natural rights, consent of governed, limited government, life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness |
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Articles of Confederation |
- national gov couldn't tax - positive changes in states (more democratic) - economic turmoil (civil disorder) - Shay's Rebellion |
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Philadelphia Convention |
- 55 Delegates - Philosophy in action - similar negative view of human nature - political conflict is natural - purpose of gov (protect private property) - nature of gov (checks & balances) |
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Issues at Ph. Convention |
- Representation of states: - Virginia Plan: no articles of conf, 3 branches of gov, representation based on pop. (became HoR) - NJ Plan: 3 branches, equal representation (became Senate) - Connecticut Plan/Great Compromise |
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Congress |
- HoR - 435 members - Senate - 100 (2/state) |
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3/5 Compromise |
- Slaves are 3/5 of a person - More HoR members |
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Writ of Habeas Corpus |
authorities explain to judge why someone is in custody |
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Madisonial System |
- constitutional constrains on political power - too much power causes corruption - limiting majority control: - hor - voters senate - state legislatures - separation of powers, checks and balances |
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Constitutional Republic |
Vote for representatives |
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Federalism |
sharing power between state and national government |
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Changing the Constitution |
- Formal Process - 2/3 HoR, 2/3, then 3/4 states |
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Constitutional basis of federalism |
- division of power - supremacy clause - 10th amendment (reserved powers): powers not delegated to US are reserved to the states/restore state power |
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Growth of national poweer |
- Constitutional interpretations - necessary and proper clause - enumerated powers/delegated - implied powers - McCulloch v Maryland (1819) - elastic clause - Commerce Clause - gibbons v ogden (1824) |
