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Which side of the ratification debate would mostly wealthy and landowning favor?
federalists (Constitution)
faction that supported adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution
Antifederalist
Allows the Constitution to stretch to meet the needs of a changing society
necessary and proper clause
What is the name of the plan that combined elements from both the Virginia and the New Jersey plans?
The Connecticut or "Great" Compromise
What were the names of the three plans presented on the Constitutional Convention regarding representation in Congress?
New Jersey, Virginia, & 3/5's compromise
How many articles are in the Constitution
7
Ideas of “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” first appeared where?
The Declaration of Independence (Life, Liberty, and Property is John Locke)
"unalienable rights" are specifically mentioned in the....
Preamble of the Declaration of Independence
Who proposed that dividing the government into three branches?
Montesquieu
Legislative, Executive, Judicial- has specific powers the other branches do not have. This is called...
Separation of powers
What is a federal system?
central and regional governments share powers
What is an unalienable right?
one that can never be taken away
Give 3 of the major grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence
quartering of troops, taxes, no trade, cruel punishment, etc
An alliance of independent states.
Confederacy
A system in which all the powers are held by a central agency which then gives out the remainder of the powers to local government for its own convenience.
Unitary
People voluntarily came together and created the state for protection and cooperation.
Social Contract Theory
Type of government where citizens elect leaders to represent them in government
Republic or Representative Government