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What were some problems The Articles of Confederation had that were fixed by Th Constitution? How? |
•No executive branch •No judicial branch •Organization of legislative branch •Taxes •States too powerful Executive and Judicial Branches were made, Legislative branch collects taxes, and government was made stronger |
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The House |
Direct voice of people and proportional to state needs and opinions |
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The Senate |
Virtuous and educated -relied upon to act as moderating influence of people |
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Why do you think the house was elected every two years? |
Opinions change and reputations change |
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Why do you think the senate is elected every six years? |
To prevent immediate pressure of opinions |
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Why do you think the house is in charge of money bills? |
•The Senate is made up of the wealthy-concerned they might spend too much money •Based on population=better gauge on people's needs •Elected directly by people=win public support |
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What can the legislative branch do? |
War matters, money matters, dealing with the president when he's naughty matters, law matters |
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What can't the states do? |
Cannot do anything that would convey they are their own country. |
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Who can impeach the President? Why is the branch given that power? |
The House votes to hold a trial if the president has done something naughty •treason •bribery •misdemeanors/high crimes The Senate holds trial if found guilty, removed from office |
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Which branch's section is the shortest? |
Judicial branch |
