Every state got two votes no matter what the size, benefited the smaller states.

The larger the population, the more votes the state got, benefited the larger states.

States had different needs, populations, and opinions. In order to change the Articles, every single state had to agree to the changes, the vote had to be unanimous.

States got to keep their power and independence. Citizens also wanted protection, and the Articles gave them the power to create a military.

Congress couldn't enforce its laws, and had no power to collect taxes to pay for the military.

Their leader is the Vice President and they conduct the impeachment trial, 2/3 (290) of the Senate must vote to fire him.

100 members, 2 per state, 6 year term, must be 30 years old, U.S. citizen for 9 years, and live in the state that you are representing.

They vote on their leader, called the Speaker of the House, they can impeach the President, and every 10 years the census decides how many House members for each state.

In order to be a house member you must be 25 years old, live in the state you are representing, and have been a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years. There is a 2 year term , there are 435 members, based on representation.

Each slave will be counted as three-fifths of a person for taxes and population for the House of Representatives.

Had more slaves, so they wanted them to count as part of the population so they could have more power, they didn't want the slave trade to end because their economy was based on slavery.

Slaves SHOULD NOT count as population for the House of Representatives, and want the South to pay taxes on slaves, since they are property.

Combined the Virginia and New Jersey plans by making two different law-making bodies.

District Court, Court of Appeals (no jury), and Supreme Court.

A group of people that advise the president on various issues( the secretaries).

State of the Union address, approve or reject a bill, commander in chief of the army, send troops to war for 60 days, pardon prisoners, diplomacy, and choose Supreme Court justices.

35 years old, natural born US citizen, 4 year term, 2.5 terms max (22nd amendment)

If the president dies, resigns, or is removed from office.

Anything not stated in the constitution is the right of the people.

Abolition of slavery.

By 2/3 of the states and Congress.

The people wanted their rights written out and guaranteed.

The government can't unreasonably search your property.

Right to Freedoms, Petitions, and Assembly.

Right to bear arms.

You don't have to house soldiors.

Goes against the constitution.

No unreasonable or cruel punishments.

Rights in civil cases.

The right to remain silent and a fair trial.

State's rights.

Declare war, make laws, give the “ok” on budget spending and treaties, approve presidential appointment of judges, can override President’s vetoes by a ⅔ vote, and can impeach and fire the president.

Interpret laws, Declare laws unconstitutional. The Supreme Court is the highest level of court and only takes about 100 cases a year. there are 9 justices who serve for life.

A law is suggested and written into a bill, most of the House and Senate approve it, president signs it or vetoes it, congress revises bill or override veto with ⅔ vote, Supreme court edits or declares unconstitutional.

Make into a law.

Enforce laws.

The right to a speedy and public trial.

Reject a bill or idea.