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year Constitution was written in Philadelphia
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from Virginia; drafted large portions of the Constitution; "Father of the Constitution"
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James Madison
George Washington
John Adams
George Mason
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year Constitution was written in Philadelphia
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from Virginia; drafted large portions of the Constitution; "Father of the Constitution"
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plan that called for a two house legislature with representation in both houses based on state population - large state plan
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plan that called for a one house legislature; equal representation for each state - small state plan
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plan that created legislative branch with 2 house Congress: House of Representatives (based on state population) and Senate (2)
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3 out of every 5 enslaved persons would be counted as part of state's population for representation and taxation
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government power comes directly from the people; "We the people..."
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citizens elect representatives to govern for them
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government power is split into three branches; idea put forth by French philosopher Montesquieu
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Congress; make the laws
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President and his cabinet; enforce the laws
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Courts; interpret the laws
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each branch has powers over the others to make sure no one branch is too powerful
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power of government is shared between the national and the state governments
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government power is limited by Constitution; everyone must obey laws including elected officials
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"unalienable" or natural born rights governments cannot take away
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group who supported ratification of the Constitution; believed in a strong central government; James Madison, Alexander Hamilton & John Jay
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essays written by Hamilton, Madison & Jay supporting ratification of the Constitution
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opposed ratification of the Constitution; their main concern was the amount of power given to national government; demanded a Bill of Rights be added; George Mason & Patrick Henry
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a formal change the Constitution; proposed by 2/3 of Congress; ratified by 3/4 of the states
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The Bill of Rights were added to the Constitution to protect individual rights and are the first ___ amendments.
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Which amendment? Five Freedoms: Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech (RAPPS up our rights)
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Which amendment? right to keep and bear arms
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Which amendment? no quartering of soldiers
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Which amendment? no unreasonable searches & seizures
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Which amendment? due process, grand jury, no double jeopardy, can't take my property, right to remain silent
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Which amendment? speedy trial; fair and impartial jury; right to an attorney (lawyer)
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Which amendment? no cruel or unusual punishment; no excessive bails or fines
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Which amendment? people have more rights than those listed
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Which amendment? powers not delegated to federal government are reserved to the states and the people; FEDERALISM amendment
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Washington's Secretary of State
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Whose plan? tariffs- taxes on imports; create a national bank; excise taxes on whiskey
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farmers in Pennsylvania were angry about high taxes on whiskey so they rebelled; -Washington sent federal troops to put down the uprising; showed strength of federal government
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issued by Washington; decision to stay neutral in war between France and Britain
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1. Warned that political parties would weaken the government 2. Advised against entering into permanent alliances with foreign nations (stay neutral)
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Second President; Federalist
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To stop France from attacking US ships, Adams sent American diplomats to talk to French minister; were told that they must pay $10 million to France; US refused! "Millions for defense, not one cent for tribute!"
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to quiet opposition to the Federalist Party and to target immigrants, Congress passed and John Adams these laws, one of which made it illegal to criticize the government
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to put Judicial Branch in Federalist control, Congress created new courts and Adams appointed Federalists judges who became known as the...
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Federalist - Chief Justice of Supreme Court for 30 years; always ruled in favor of FEDERAL power
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political party led by Alexander Hamilton; believed in a strong central government, loose interpretation of Constitution, economy based on manufacturing, supported creation of National Bank and pro-British
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political party led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, believed people should have political power, favored strong STATE governments, emphasized agriculture, strict interpretation of the Constitution, pro-French, opposed National Bank