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What were some of the weaknesses and failures of the articles of confederation? |
Weak central government, no chief executive, fed gov't couldn't regulate taxes, limited fed. courts, weak voting system |
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What major debates occurred at the Constitutional Convention, and how were they resolved |
power of small and large states, great compromise ( house and senate), slaves in terms of population ( 3/5 compromise), no majority of votes in Electoral College |
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What were the main points of dispute between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists in the debate over ratification of the Constitution |
Federalists: Supported ratification, wanted stronger fed gov't (articles failed), organized army Anti-Federalists: Didn't like the standing army, strong fed gov't would take away states rights, wanted individual rights in constitution |
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What were the reasons for passage of the Bill of Rights? |
pleased anti-federalsits, were unhappy with constitution, wanted to clariffy rights, garuanted rights would not be taken away |
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Explain the characterstics of the Unites States of the United States government as expressed in the Constitution |
Checks and balances, 3 branches of gov't, house of rep. and senate, represent the people, electoral college, democractic republic, liberty & order, self sustaining |
