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| preamble | introduction to the U.S. constitution. states the goals and purposes of the U.S. government
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| we the people of the united states | the power of the government comes from the people
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| in order to form a more perfect union | the new government will be better union of states than it was under the articles of confederation
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| establish justice | the government will have a system of courts where people are treated fairly and equally
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| insure domestic tranquility | the government will make sure there is peace within the country
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| provide for the common defense | the government will protect the country from outside enemies
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| promote the general welfare | the government will help provide for the well being of all
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| secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity | the government will work to protect the freedoms we fought for, for us and our future generations
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| do ordain and establish this constitution for the united states of america | the people order the start of the constitution for the U.S.
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| the second constitution became _________ and created a stronger national government | "supreme law of the land"
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| when was the constitution established | 9/17/1787
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| where was the constitution established | the constitutional convention in philadelphia
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| james madison (state delegates) | father of the constitution
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| who was the constitution for | U.S. citizens
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| shays rebellion | uprising of farmers; confederacy didn't have power to stop it
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| why was the constitution written | national government no power to enforce laws, levy taxes; economic problems, states had different money; needed strong national government for survival of country
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| popular sovereignty | power to govern from people
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| supremacy clause | constitution is supreme over all other laws
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| federalism | power divided between state and national government
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| separation of powers | 3 branches of government
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| checks and balances | each branch checks others
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| the constitution established a _______ ; power is held by voting citizens through their elected representative | republic
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| who were the 2 groups that debated for and against the ratification of the U.S. constitution as each state held a special ratification convention | anti-federalists and federalist
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| anti federalists | opposed constitution ; strong state government
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| who were apart of the anti federalists | george mason, patrick henry, richard henry lee, thomas jefferson
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| what did the anti federalists fear | a strong and powerful government so far from the people
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| what kind of power did the anti federalists have | general powers like "necessary and proper clause"; gave government unlimited power
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| need for a bill of rights (anti federalist) | necessary to protect people from government ; focus of campaign against ratification of constitution
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| federalist | in favor constitution ; strong national government
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| who were apart of the federalist | alexander hamilton, james madison, john jay, george washington
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| federalist papers | published in new york news paper (publius) ; convinced people to support ratification of constitution
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| what kind of power did the federalist have | separation of powers and federalism ; limits governments power
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| gave in to the demand for the bill of rights (federalists) | agree to add during the 1st congress ; deprived anti federalist of their most powerful weapon against ratification
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| federalist and anti federalists are considered our _____ _______ ______ because of their disagreement about the way the government should operate | first political parties
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| legislative branch (congress) ; articles of confederation | 1 house: each state receives 1 vote regardless of size
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| legislative branch (congress) ; U.S. constitution | 2 houses: each state has 2 senators, house based on population
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| executive branch (president) ; articles of confederation | no executive with power
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| executive branch (president) ; U.S. constitution | president with power to check legislative and judicial branch
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| judicial branch (courts) ; articles of confederation | no system of federal courts
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| judicial branch (courts) ; U.S. constitution | court system deals with issues between citizens and states
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| sovereignty (power) ; articles of confederation | power resides with independent states
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| sovereignty (power) ; U.S. constitution | constitution is the supreme law of the land
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| levying taxes (collecting taxes) ; articles of confederation | congress requests states to pay taxes
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| levying taxes (collecting taxes) ; U.S. constitution | congress has a right to levy taxes on individuals
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| raising an army ; articles of confederation | congress maintains army, depends on states for forces
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| raising an army ; U.S. constitution | congress maintains and can draft an army
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| passing laws ; articles of confederation | requires approval of 9 of 13 states to pass legislation
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| passing laws ; U.S. constitution | requires 51% approval of congress and presidents sign.
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| amendments (changing the constitution) ; articles of confederation | requires approval of 13 of 13 states to change constitution
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| amendments (changing the constitution) ; U.S. constitution | requires approval of 2/3 of congress and 3/4 of state legislatures
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| the U.S. constitution created a | stronger national government
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