Flashcards in Freshmann Deck (22)
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Secretary of homeland security
Johnson
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Secretary of State
Kerry
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Chief Justice
Roberts
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Father of constitution
James madison
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Great compromise provided
Bicameral government
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Number of in coming congress
114
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Place and date of constitutional convention
May 25, 1787 Philly
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Explain 3/5 compromise
Every 3/5 slaves are represented for taxation and representation
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Who wasn't at the convention
Thomas Jefferson
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Power of the common people
Democracy
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Science of government
Politics
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Federalist
In favor of constitution
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Confederacy
Firm league of friendship
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Electors
Chosen people to elect
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Anti federalist
Opposed constitution
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Senate
Lower house
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Congress
Upper house
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