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17 Cards in this Set
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How many delegates?
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74 men chosen only 55 attended
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Where was it held (the building)?
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independence hall
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The official purpose
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improve the articles of confederation
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How many states had to ratify the Constitution
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9 states
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What did the Federalists support?
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the constitution
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New Jersey Plan vs. Virginia Plan (small states vs. large states)
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N.J: small state, one house of congress, all states represented equally
Virginia: large state, 2 houses of congress based on population therefor large states control government |
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Name the six goals of the Preamble
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Establish Justice
Ensure domestic tranquility Provide for common defense Promote general welfare Secure bless of liberty to ourselves and our prosperity To form a more perfect union |
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Name the three branches of the government
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Executive, Legislative and Judicial
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In which article of the Constitution can you learn about each branch of the government
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Article 1 - Legislative
Article 2 - Executive Article 3 - Judicial |
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Bill of Rights and the power stated in the 10th Amendment
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1st 10 ammendments protect the rights of the people against any misuse of govermental powers
10th: protection against excessive bail or unusual punishment |
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13th ammendment
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abolished slavery
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14th ammendment
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african americans can be citizens
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15th ammendment
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race, creed or color can vote
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18th ammendment
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prohibition
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19th ammendment
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women right to vote
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21st ammendment
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repealed prohibition
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26th ammendment
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must be 18 to vote
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