Compromise which led to enslaved Africans being counted as 3/5's of a person, a win for Southern slaveowners. This was devastating to African Americans. Supported racist beliefs.
the people
Congress could not tax, no Executive Branch, no Judicial Branch
individual freedoms must be written and preserved, states should have more power than the federal government, smaller government is better
To establish "checks" to balance power
A strong central government is necessary, fewer powers given to the states and to individuals
A student does not leave their 1st amendment right to freedom of speech at the school house door.
make laws
35, citizen (not naturalized), live in country for at least 14 years
Amendments
No violation, 1st amendment right to assemble
posterity
No Violation, 1st amendment right to freedom of speech
amendment
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Uprising involving angry MA citizens: angry about poverty, government corruption, lack of pay for services rendered. Led to a revision of the Articles of Confederation
To list the goals or purpose for our government. Provide for the general welfare. Establish a just and fair society, protect from invaders...
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enforce laws
No Violation, 10th Amendment, local governments have the rights to make laws not stated in the Constitution
judicial review
compromise
Senate, Representatives (2 from each state, by population)
Judicial branch
T or F? States like VA had a bill of rights before the ratification of the US Constitution
Give 3 beliefs held by Anti-federalists
Violation or No Violation? A group of teenagers gather quietly on a street corner. Neighbors complain and ask the police to arrest them for getting together as a group. The police refuse.
Why did the founding fathers establish 3 branches of gov?
Main purpose of the legislative branch
First US Constitution
Violation or No Violation? A man living on a quiet, residential street erects a giant billboard advertising a new lawn mower that the man invented. The city has zoning laws against this type of sign in a residential neighborhood and demands that it be removed.
List 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
According to the Constitution, what are the 3 qualifications of President
a minor change or addition in order to improve a text
Branch which decides disagreements between the states and the federal government
Give 3 beliefs held by Federalists
What is the purpose of the Preamble? Tell me about 2 parts.
Violation or No Violation? A student wears a hat to school urging people to vote for a certain candidate for President of the US. Some other students do not like the candidate and ask the principal to force the student to remove the hat. The principal refuses to tell the student to remove the hat.
Who is responsible for a democracy?
The idea that the Supreme Court can judge the constitutionality of a law
What was the 3/5's compromise? What was the impact on society?
future generations
What was the judgement in the Tinker v. Des Moines Supreme Court case?
Describe Shay's rebellion. What was a consequence of this rebellion?
Main purpose of the executive branch
Rights, privileges and protections found in the Constitution. Hint: 1-10
I get something, you get something, we are all satisfied:)
Name the 2 Houses of Congress. How are numbers determined in each?
How is the US Constitution "living" even though it is over 200 years old?
