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Unit 4 Review

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Northwest Ordinance Was created to give an orderly process of allowing territories to become states.
Federalist Papers Written to persuade Americans to ratify the Constitution.
Anti-Federalist Believed government should give states MORE POWER than the federal/national government.
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation No power to tax or to enforce laws. No executive Branch
Great Compromise Solved the problem of representation between the Virginia Plan (based on population) and New Jersey Plan (equal representation) by creating a 2-house Congress.
Three-Fifths Compromise Agreement that each slave counted as three-fifths of a person in determining representation in the House for representation. Southern states now have more power in government.
Amendment Process step 1: amendment proposed by 2/3 vote of Congress. THEN, ratified by 3/4 of the 50 state Legislatures.
Checks and Balances Each branch of government has some power over the other 2 branches to make sure one branch doesn't get too powerful.
Bill of Rights Added to the Constitution to satisfy Anti-Federalists so they would approve of the new government. Major issue between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
5th Amendment The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process
Where most grievances were addressed In the Bill of Rights!
1st Amendment Freedoms religion, speech, press, assembly, petition
Northwest Ordinance forbid this. Slavery
10th Amendment Powers not given to the federal government, go to the states. Principle of FEDERALISM!
Responsible Citizenship Obeying laws, paying taxes, and serving on a jury
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