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The Constitution of the United States of America (Key Principles in the…
The Constitution of the United States of America
Constitutional Convention
Virginia Plan
proposal by Virginia delegates for a bicameral legislative branch. The plan was drafted by James Madison while he waited for a quorum to assemble at the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
New Jersey Plan
Gave each state one vote in congress
Connecticut Compromise
Gave every state one vote in senate
3/5 compromise
The slave population was counted as 3/5 when appointing representatives
Slave trade compromise
Congress would have the power to ban slavery, but not until 1800. The actual final date of the ban was 1808.
Electoral College
candidates who receive a majority of electoral votes among the states are elected President and Vice President of the United States. Certified by Congress
Key Principles in the Constitution
Rule of Law
Limited Government
Separation of Power
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
The idea that majority rules
Republicanism-
Individual Rights
Federalism
Enumerated Power
Amplifying that the powers given are able to be used
Reserved Powers
A political power that the constitution reserves for a specific authority
Pluralism
Preamble
What are the 6 purposes for the constitution
To form a more perfect union
Establish order
Ensure domestic tranquility
Provide defense
Promote welfare of the poeple
Secure the freedom of liberty in ourselves
Parts of the Constitution
Article 1-
Legislative- Congress makes the laws
Article 2
Executive- They enforce laws
Article 3
Judicial- Supreme court decides court cases based off laws
Article 4
States have the power to have their own laws.
Article 5
The constitution can be changed, new amendments can be added.
Article 6
Federal laws are higher than state laws
Article 7
Constitution was presented to George Washington, They voted on approval
Amendments-
27 amendments
How many amendments are there?
The bill of Rights are the first ten
what are the first ten called
How are the made?
9 out of 13 states have to vote yes.
Federalists vs. Antifederalists
What were their arguments?
Federalists believed that a strong government would help the country
Antifederalists believed that a strong central government would be scary
Who were they?
Federalists support the proposed constitution
Antifederalist do not suport the proposed constitution
What was the key compromise that got the constitution passed?
The Great Compromise