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Civics 13-14

RCHS Civics chapters 13-14

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What was the group that opposed ratifying the constituion? The Anti-Federalists
How many states had to ratify the constitution? 9 (of 13)
Who in the states had to vote to ratify the constitution? Delegates to conventions (NOT the state legislatures !)
Which states objected to ratification? NY, MA, PA, VA (large states)
Why did the Anti-Feds object ? The believed the Constitution would create a govt that the people could not control
Why did the Anti-Feds think the US wasn't suitable for this type of constitution? It was too big and too diverse
what clause did the Anti-Feds think gave Congress too much power ? "necessary and proper" clause
What omission was the delegates' biggest tactical error ? Leaving out a bill of rights
What were the people called that supported ratification of the Constitution called? Federalists
What collection of Essays was published in support of ratification ? "The Federalist"
What 3 men wrote the essays supporting ratification? James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay
According to James Madison in Federalist 10, wha is the greatest danger of govt by the people? Factions, which promote their own self-interest at the expense of the common good
what is it called when a faction is in the majority and does something against the common good? Majority Tyranny
What two major states did not ratify at first? NY and VA
What compromise was reached to get NY and VA to ratify ? The Federalists promised to support adding a bill of rights to the constitution a the first congress
What two states didn't ratify until AFTER the first congress? NC and RI
Why did RI finally ratify? When Providence threatened to leave the state and join the union.
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