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30 Cards in this Set
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anti-federalists
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thought the new constitution gave the government to much power; no bill of rights
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federalists
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supported the new constitution as it was; thought that a bill of rights was unnecessary (people's rights should go without saying)
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How many states were needed to approve the constitution
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9/13
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when did the states finally agree to ratify the constitution
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after a bill of rights was added
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why was the constitutional convention held
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to improve the articles of confederations
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what unexpectedly happened at the constitutional convention
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a new constitution was drafted
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who was president of the constitutional convention
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george washington
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the virginia plan
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idea that representatives in congress should be based on population so that bigger states (states with more population) have the most power
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the new jersey plan
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idea that representation in congress should be equal for all states, therefore also giving power to the smaller states
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the great compromise (great connecticut compromise)
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bicameral legislature
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who was the architect behind the great compromise
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roger sherman
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3/5ths compromise
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agreement between the northern and southern states that when choosing the number of representatives from each state for the house of representatives every slave would be counted as 3/5ths of a person
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how is slavery mentioned in the constitution
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it's not; it only says that they will end it after twenty years has passed but they don't.
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who is considered the father of the constitution
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james madison
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where do tax bills start
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house
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elastic clause (also called necessary and proper clause)
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congress may make any laws it deems necessary
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amendment 1
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free speech, free religion, free press, free assembly
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amendment 2
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right to bear arms
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what did congress do about slavery
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stopped the importation of slaves, but slaves still had kids
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how many states have to approve a constitutional amendment
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3/4 of all states
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how many states have to approve the ratification of the constitution
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all
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in what year did the constitution take effect
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1789
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amendment 3
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no quartering act
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amendment 4
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no illegal search and seizure
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amendment 5
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no charges without just cause; due process
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amendment 6
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fair and speedy trial by jury
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amendment 7
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jury trial in civil suits
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amendment 8
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no cruel and unusual punishment
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amendment 9
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rights are not limited to the ones named
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amendment 10
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powers not delegated belong to the people and the states
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