Constitution Flashcards
1
Q
how did the great compromise settle the dispute over representation between the large and small states?
A
it set up a bicameral government
2
Q
describe how each of the five principles of the constitution limit the power of the federal government
A
sep. of powers got equal powers as states limited gov. government only had power people give it checks and balances branches could limit each other pop. sovereignty people could decide and vote on political decisions federalism Constitution is the underlying principle that people retain all authority in government
3
Q
why was the bill of rights added to the constitution?
A
necessary to protect people from a strong national government
4
Q
how can the constitution be changed over time?
A
elastic clause
5
Q
why did the articles of confederation fail as a government?
A
because the did not give congress+national government enough power
