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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Six problems with the Articles of Confedration | couldn't control trade, couldn't rase taxes, couldn't raise an army, had 9 out of 13 states to pass laws, no power to enforce laws, to change articles all 13 states had to agree |
| Six problems | no power to enforce laws |
| what did the great comprimise divide ? | congress |
| congress is divided into 2 parts what are the 2 parts ? | senate ( 2 senators per state ) House of representatives (# is based on population) |
| Describe three fifths compromise | counted 5 slaves as three people, allowed slave trade to continue |
| Why was the constitution written? | to create a stronger central government since the articles of confederation were too weak. |
| Who is considered the father of the constitution? | James Madison |
| What is the constitution? | A written plan for government |
| What is the bill of rights | The first 10 amendments of the constitution |
| Bill of rights ensured goverment would protect _____ | the rights of citizens |
| The preamble of the constitution begins with _____ | "we the people" |
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