Random Questions Pt. 2 Flashcards
1
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The Great Compromise
A
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
2
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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
3
Q
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
4
Q
Ratifying and signing the Constitution
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9/13 states needed to ratify
5
Q
Anatomy of the Constitution
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- Preamble
- Articles…7
-Amendments…10… Bill of Rights
6
Q
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