Random Questions Pt. 2 Flashcards

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The Great Compromise

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Created by Roger Sherman. Solution = Bicameral… House of Reps and Senate
- House of Reps… based on population… favored the people
- Senate…2 Reps each… favored the states

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3/5 Compromise

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Solved the issue of how slaves should be counted.
- Each slave was counted as 3/5 of a person/ human being

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Electoral College

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  • Elects the President and Vice president through votes based on Reps in Congress (Senate and House) .
  • Created to address the issue of how to elect the president
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Ratifying and signing the Constitution

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9/13 states needed to ratify

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Anatomy of the Constitution

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  • Preamble
  • Articles…7
    -Amendments…10… Bill of Rights
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What are the main goals of the Preamble?

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  • Form a more perfect union
  • Provide for the common defense
  • Establish justice
  • Promote the general welfare
  • Ensure domestic tranquility
  • Secure blessings of liberty for ourselves an our posterity
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