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US Constitution Exam for Teachers (CACredential)- Questions and answers
Shay's Rebellion - -Rebellion led by Daniel Shays (and former patriots) in
Massachusetts that prevented the courts from sitting. This rebellion
highlighted the weakness of the Articles of Confederation and spooked other
states into participating in the Philadelphia convention. They wanted a
stronger, centralized government to rely on. Jan 1787
-Articles of Confederation - -Precursor to the Constitution. Loosely linked
states together (a "league of friendship") but had no powers to settle
disputes, levy taxes or regulate commerce between them. Lacked federal
power and each state had sovereignty & independence. Each state had 1
vote in congress.
-Delegates to the Constitution - -They were largely not intellectuals. Most
were young, not very wealthy (or in debt) but were experienced in politics.
-Checks and Balances - -Each branch of government holds separate powers
and ability to control the powers of the other branches.
-Federalism - -A system in which power is divided between the national and
state governments.
-Constitutional Compromises - -* House of Representatives: based on
population
* Senate: 2 senators from each state
* Electoral college
* Supreme Court appointed by Pres., confirmed by senate
* Favored a republic, not a democracy
-The Virginia Plan - -Votes (of at least 1 camera of congress) based on
population. Protected interests of larger states. Proposed the 3 branches of
gov.
-The New Jersey Plan - -Wanted to keep Articles of Confederation (just
improve them) and maintain the 1 vote per state rule in order to protect
interests of smaller states.
-How can an amendment be proposed? - -2/3 of Congress vote or 2/3 of
state legislatures call for national convention
-How can an amendment be ratified? - -by a 3/4 vote of the states
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