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preamble introduction to the U.S. constitution. states the goals and purposes of the U.S. government
we the people of the united states the power of the government comes from the people
in order to form a more perfect union the new government will be better union of states than it was under the articles of confederation
establish justice the government will have a system of courts where people are treated fairly and equally
insure domestic tranquility the government will make sure there is peace within the country
provide for the common defense the government will protect the country from outside enemies
promote the general welfare the government will help provide for the well being of all
secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity the government will work to protect the freedoms we fought for, for us and our future generations
do ordain and establish this constitution for the united states of america the people order the start of the constitution for the U.S.
the second constitution became _________ and created a stronger national government "supreme law of the land"
when was the constitution established 9/17/1787
where was the constitution established the constitutional convention in philadelphia
james madison (state delegates) father of the constitution
who was the constitution for U.S. citizens
shays rebellion uprising of farmers; confederacy didn't have power to stop it
why was the constitution written national government no power to enforce laws, levy taxes; economic problems, states had different money; needed strong national government for survival of country
popular sovereignty power to govern from people
supremacy clause constitution is supreme over all other laws
federalism power divided between state and national government
separation of powers 3 branches of government
checks and balances each branch checks others
the constitution established a _______ ; power is held by voting citizens through their elected representative republic
who were the 2 groups that debated for and against the ratification of the U.S. constitution as each state held a special ratification convention anti-federalists and federalist
anti federalists opposed constitution ; strong state government
who were apart of the anti federalists george mason, patrick henry, richard henry lee, thomas jefferson
what did the anti federalists fear a strong and powerful government so far from the people
what kind of power did the anti federalists have general powers like "necessary and proper clause"; gave government unlimited power
need for a bill of rights (anti federalist) necessary to protect people from government ; focus of campaign against ratification of constitution
federalist in favor constitution ; strong national government
who were apart of the federalist alexander hamilton, james madison, john jay, george washington
federalist papers published in new york news paper (publius) ; convinced people to support ratification of constitution
what kind of power did the federalist have separation of powers and federalism ; limits governments power
gave in to the demand for the bill of rights (federalists) agree to add during the 1st congress ; deprived anti federalist of their most powerful weapon against ratification
federalist and anti federalists are considered our _____ _______ ______ because of their disagreement about the way the government should operate first political parties
legislative branch (congress) ; articles of confederation 1 house: each state receives 1 vote regardless of size
legislative branch (congress) ; U.S. constitution 2 houses: each state has 2 senators, house based on population
executive branch (president) ; articles of confederation no executive with power
executive branch (president) ; U.S. constitution president with power to check legislative and judicial branch
judicial branch (courts) ; articles of confederation no system of federal courts
judicial branch (courts) ; U.S. constitution court system deals with issues between citizens and states
sovereignty (power) ; articles of confederation power resides with independent states
sovereignty (power) ; U.S. constitution constitution is the supreme law of the land
levying taxes (collecting taxes) ; articles of confederation congress requests states to pay taxes
levying taxes (collecting taxes) ; U.S. constitution congress has a right to levy taxes on individuals
raising an army ; articles of confederation congress maintains army, depends on states for forces
raising an army ; U.S. constitution congress maintains and can draft an army
passing laws ; articles of confederation requires approval of 9 of 13 states to pass legislation
passing laws ; U.S. constitution requires 51% approval of congress and presidents sign.
amendments (changing the constitution) ; articles of confederation requires approval of 13 of 13 states to change constitution
amendments (changing the constitution) ; U.S. constitution requires approval of 2/3 of congress and 3/4 of state legislatures
the U.S. constitution created a stronger national government
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