HIUS 221 - Test 2 || with 100% Accurate Solutions.
5 views 0 purchase
Course
HIUS 221
Institution
HIUS 221
Constitutional Convention correct answers -55 delegates from all of the states met in Philadelphia for the convention.
-George Washington was elected president of the convention.
-The proceedings were very contentious due to the many factions within the convention.
Virginia Plan correct answe...
HIUS 221 - Test 2 || with 100% Accurate Solutions.
Constitutional Convention correct answers -55 delegates from all of the states met in
Philadelphia for the convention.
-George Washington was elected president of the convention.
-The proceedings were very contentious due to the many factions within the convention.
Virginia Plan correct answers -James Madison and Edmund Randolph
-proposed:
*Three equal executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
*A "National Executive" elected by Congress.
*Federal judges with lifetime terms, appointed by Congress.
*A two-house legislature with representation apportioned by state population.
~The lower house would be elected by the voters in each state.
~The lower house would then elect the upper house.
*A "Council of Revision," consisting of the president and federal judges, would have veto power
over state laws.
New Jersey Plan correct answers -Delegates from the smaller states were wary of the Virginia
Plan due to potential dominance by the larger states.
-New Jersey delegate William Paterson introduced a counter-proposal designed to protect the
power of the small states.
*Equal representation in a two-house Congress for all states regardless of population.
*Congress would have the power to tax with the consent of states.
*Congress would elect a President, who could not be re-elected.
*A "Supreme Tribunal" would be appointed by the President.
Conneticut Compromise correct answers -Roger Sherman of Connecticut
-The "Connecticut Compromise" retained the bicameral Congress envisioned by Madison.
*The upper house (the Senate) would provide equal representation for the states (two Senators
per state).
~The state legislatures would elect Senators.
*The lower (the House of Representatives) would apportion representation by state population.
~The members of the House would be directly elected.
Checks and balances correct answers -The convention divided the powers of the federal
government among three branches.
*The Executive - The President and Vice-President
*The Legislative - Congress
*The Judiciary - The Supreme Court and lower Federal courts
-They designed this arrangement to prevent one individual or department within the government
from obtaining too much power.
Three-Fifths compromise correct answers -Slave states wanted their slaves counted within their
populations for purposes of congressional representation.
, -Northern states found this unacceptable because the slave states would be able to dominate
Congress.
-Pennsylvania's James Wilson proposed that all unfree labor should count as 3/5 of a person for
apportionment purposes.
Anti-Federalists correct answers -opposed the new constitution
-They were mostly older revolutionaries such as Patrick Henry and Samuel Adams.
-Two primary objections:
*The Executive branch was too powerful.
*There was no Bill of Rights to guarantee specific liberties.
Federalists Paper correct answers -Series of 85 pamphlets arguing for the ratification of the
United States Constitution.
-Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay were the authors.
-Federalist No. 10 and Federalist No. 51 are generally regarded as the most influential of the 85
pamphlets;
*No. 10 explains how political factions can act as a facilitator of public debate over legislation.
*No. 51 explains the need for the separation of powers.
Bill of Rights correct answers In response to Anti-Federalist critics, Madison and the convention
agreed to a Bill of Rights.
10th amendment correct answers -The primary purpose of the Bill of Rights was to place
limitations on the Federal government and guarantee the rights of individuals.
-The Bill of Rights would be the Anti-Federalists' legacy in the debate over the Constitution.
Washington as President correct answers First Term
-elected unanimously by electoral college
-Washington was aware he was setting important precedents.
-He saw the President's main purpose as upholding and enforcing laws passed by Congress.
-created the cabinet
Second Term
-easily re-elected in 1792.
-the Hamilton-Jefferson feud spun out of control.
-Washington increasingly relied on Hamilton's advice, often overruling Jefferson and Madison.
-Issues concerning the military and foreign policy took on increasing importance
-Washington issued a "Proclamation of Neutrality."
*Britain v. France
Alexander Hamilton as Secretary of the Treasury correct answers -took on the task of sorting out
the financial situation.
"strict constructionism" correct answers -Interpreting the Constitution according to the letter of
the document.
*This view was advocated by Thomas Jefferson
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller FullyFocus. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
