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Under the Articles of Confederation, who/what had the final authority to make decisions? The States
The time period of the Articles of Confederation was ____ to ____ 1701 to 1721
Original purpose of the Constitution Convention was to... fix the articles
Quorum = Majority
The Articles of Confederation was our ____________. constitution
Thomas Jefferson: Wrote the Declaration of Independence, later became the 3rd president.
James Madison: Virginia lawyer, brilliant "Father of the Constitution".
The Declaration of Independence included what three items: a. Explained basic human rights b. Declared war with Britain c. Listed the problems they had with Britain
Constitutional Convention took place where? Independence Hall
Virginia plan = Federal government, president, courts, congress, larger states had more votes than smaller states.
New Jersey plan = Based off the Articles with some changes, less powerful.
Great Compromise = Each state represented according to population, each state has 2 senators, both houses of congress must pass every law.
Three-Fifths Compromise = In order to determine the population of a state, only 3 out of every 5 slaves would be counted.
Who was responsible for ratifying the US Constitution? The States
Federalists: Did not believe in strong central government, did not support constitution unless a bill of rights were added.
Issue not discussed at the convention: slavery
The structure of the US Constitution: a. Preamble b. 7 articles c. 27 amendments
Northwest Ordinance = The way in which new states would enter the Union. Set up government in these states.
Ratification date of the US Constitution: June 21, 1788
Flaws of the Articles of Confederation: Congress had no power over taxes, trade, and laws. Lack of central power, had to have approval from 9 states to pass laws, couldn't be changed without agreement from all 13 states.
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