Social Studies Flashcards

1
Q

Who presided over the Constitutional Covention?

A

George Washington

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2
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How did the Connecticut compromise settle the question of Representation?

A

To elect first members of the legislature

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3
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Congress blanks laws

A

ratifies

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4
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The presidents blank blank it

A

signs of vetos it

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5
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If the president does approve then blank blank will decided wether is Constitutional or not

A

supreme court

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6
Q

What is the Bill Of Rights? Why was it needed

A

The first 10 Ammendments. wasnt strong enough

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7
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2 of the writters of the Federalist Essays

A

Madison and Jay

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8
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Why were the Federalist Essays written

A

To presuade the states to ratify the Constitution

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9
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Number of states that needed to ratify

A

9

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10
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Number of states needed to pass ammendment

A

3/4

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11
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First state to ratify

A

Delaware

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12
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1 thing that the Constitution allowed the fedarlists to do that the Articles of Confederation did not

A

Did not allow Central government enough power

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13
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Process of impeachment

A

House of reps has to find reason
senate has to find you guilty - trial for convention
Judicial not involved

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