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Constitution

Social Studies G8

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Articles of Confederation 1st government; weak because feared abuse of power; NO:
Northwest Ordinance process for admitting new states to U.S. population requirement to apply = 60,000 settlers; territories govern themselves
Great Compromise decided how many representatives large and small states would send to the bicameral congress
Three-Fifths Compromise agreement over how slaves would count for representation and taxation purposes
Federalist supported Constitution, wanted strong central government, believed it created a more stable Union; Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
Anti-Federalist Against Constitution, wanted more power given to state governments, wanted bill of rights; Patrick Henry and George Mason
Checks and balances each branch of government has some power over the other two branches; helps to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
Citizen responsibilities serve on juries, vote in elections, stay informed, obey laws
1st Amendment freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition; gives citizens the right to make their own choices regarding religion; prohibits government from passing laws regarding religion; prohibits government from passing laws regarding religion
4th amendment no unreasonable search or seizure
6th Amendment right to trial by jury
8th Amendment freedom from cruel or unusual punishment and excessive bails and fines
10th Amendment rights not given to the federal government are given to the states; created federalism which prevents abuse of power by central government
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