Freshmann Flashcards
(22 cards)
Secretary of homeland security
Johnson
Secretary of State
Kerry
Chief Justice
Roberts
5 responsibilities of a citizen
Obey laws Pay taxes Get an education Adult males must serve in time of war Take part in judicial process
6 purposes of constitution
Form a more perfect union EstBlish justice Insure domestic tranquility Provide for the common defense Promote the general welfare Secure the blessing so liberty to out delves and our posterity
5 weaknesses of articles
A unicameral government
13 out of 13 votes to amend laws
Couldn’t protect individual properties
Couldn’t tax or raise armies
5 things the land ordinance said
Land divided into 6 mi2 townships and into 36 sections
One section set aside for public education
Mo less than 3 states and no more than 5
No less than a dollar an acre
Garaunteed religious freedom, freedom of speech, trial by jury, promised christian education, and no slavery
Father of constitution
James madison
Great compromise provided
Bicameral government
Number of in coming congress
114
Place and date of constitutional convention
May 25, 1787 Philly
Explain 3/5 compromise
Every 3/5 slaves are represented for taxation and representation
Who wasn’t at the convention
Thomas Jefferson
Power of the common people
Democracy
Science of government
Politics
Federalist
In favor of constitution
Confederacy
Firm league of friendship
Electors
Chosen people to elect
Anti federalist
Opposed constitution
Senate
Lower house
Congress
Upper house
Secretary of defense
Carter
