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The Constitution
US Government
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Institutional Parameters | Who counts under constitution , who has authority, how it can change; defines rules for making rules |
| Rights of the People to be Governed | Must include human rights being protected |
| What is a Constitution? | Institutional parameters, Structure of government, Rights of the people to be governed |
| 1st Constitution | Articles of Confederation |
| 2nd Constitution | 1787, adopted by states |
| Features of Articles of Confederation (1,2,3) | 1: National Congress, no Executive/Judiciary |
| Features of Articles of Confederation (1,2,3) | 2: Each state= one vote |
| Features of Articles of Confederation (1,2,3) | 3: 9 votes to pass anything; unanimous to amend (9 out of 13, super majority) |
| Flaws of Articles of Confederation | 1. Free Rider Problem 2. Different currency 3. State conflict |
| Free Rider Problem AOC | States that didn't want to contribute to greater but wanted benefits (not paying taxes) |
| Different Currency AOC | No resources to back up currency; states had own currency |
| State Conflict AOC | No means to resolve disputes among states; states sometimes went to war with each other |
| Major Compromises for Constitution | -Large vs. Small state divide -Slave vs. Non-slave states -Federalists vs. Antifederalists |
| Large vs. Small State Divide | Great Compromise; Representation for each state under constitution (Senate and House of Reps); Bicameral gov |
| Slave vs. Non-slave States | 3/5ths Compromise |
| Federalists vs. Antifederalists | Bill of Rights, not states- individuals (rights would vary depending on what state you lived in) |
| How many articles does the Constitution have? | Seven |
| Article I | Legislative Branch |
| Article II | Executive Branch |
| Article III | Judicial Branch |
| Article IV | The States |
| Article V | Amendment |
| Article VI | Supremacy |
| Article VII | Ratification |
| First state to accept Constitution | Delaware |
| Basic Principles of the Constitution (6) | Limited Government: congress doesn't write state level laws, states do |
| Basic Principles of the Constitution (6) | Republicanism: until 17th amendment 1913 |
| Basic Principles of the Constitution (6) | Separation of Powers: each branch derives its authority separately from each other & independently from states; no federal officer may sit in Congress= US no prime minister |
| Basic Principles of the Constitution (6) | Checks and Balances: judicial review; prez can only veto after passed by Congress |
| Basic Principles of the Constitution (6) | Federalism: states ratify amendments; equal Senate seats |
| Basic Principles of the Constitution (6) | Civil Liberties: Bill of Rights; 14th amendment |
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