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Cause and effect: Weak Articles of Confederation?
Cause: Weak central government, Effect: Constitutional Convention.
Cause and effect: Anti-Federalist concerns?
Cause: Fear of tyranny, Effect: Addition of the Bill of Rights.
Cause and effect: Three-Fifths Compromise?
Cause: Disagreement over slavery, Effect: Slaves counted as three-fifths of a person for representation.
Cause and effect: Electoral College?
Cause: Balance power of states and people, Effect: President can win without popular vote.
Cause and effect: Ratification of the Constitution?
Cause: Need for a stronger government, Effect: Establishment of a new framework for the US.
Cause and effect: Compromise on the Importation of Slaves?
Cause: Southern states wanted to continue importing slaves, Effect: Transatlantic slave trade allowed for 20 years.
Cause and effect: Amendment Process?
Cause: Need to adapt to changing times, Effect: Constitution can be changed.
Cause and effect: Great Compromise?
Cause: Conflict between large and small states, Effect: Bicameral legislature.
Cause and effect: Federalism?
Cause: Balance of power between national and state governments, Effect: Dynamic relationship constantly being redefined.
Cause and effect: Federalist Papers?
Cause: Need to persuade states to ratify the Constitution, Effect: Explained and defended the Constitution to the public.
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists?
Federalists: favored strong central government | Anti-Federalists: favored states' rights.
Large states vs. Small states (representation)?
Large states: representation based on population | Small states: equal representation for each state.
Northern states vs. Southern states (slavery)?
Northern states: opposed slavery | Southern states: supported slavery.
What are the differences between the House and the Senate?
House: Representation based on population | Senate: Equal representation (two senators per state).
What are the differences between the federal government and state governments?
Federal government: National level, broad powers | State governments: Regional level, specific powers.
What are the differences between direct democracy and representative democracy?
Direct democracy: Citizens vote directly on policies | Representative democracy: Citizens elect representatives to make decisions.
What are the differences between civil liberties and civil rights?
Civil liberties: Basic freedoms protected from government interference | Civil rights: Protections against discrimination.
What are the differences between enumerated powers and implied powers?
Enumerated powers: Powers specifically listed in the Constitution | Implied powers: Powers not explicitly listed but necessary to carry out enumerated powers.
What are the differences between strict constructionism and loose constructionism?
Strict constructionism: Interpreting the Constitution literally | Loose constructionism: Interpreting the Constitution flexibly.
What are the differences between unitary system and federal system?
Unitary system: Central government holds all power | Federal system: Power is divided between national and state governments.
Define Federalists.
Supporters of the proposed U.S. Constitution.
Define Anti-Federalists.
Opponents of the proposed U.S. Constitution.
Define bicameral legislature.
A legislature with two chambers or houses.
Define the Electoral College.
System where electors vote for the President.
Define federalism.
Division of power between national and state governments.
Define ratification.
The act of officially approving a treaty, constitutional amendment, or agreement.
What is an amendment?
A formal or official change made to a law, contract, constitution, or other legal document.
Define popular vote.
The total number of votes cast by individual voters in a presidential election.
What is representation?
The action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented.
What is a compromise?
An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.