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what was the first constitution called?
The articles of confederation
What does article one talk about?
legislative
what does the legislative do
creates a congress
what is bicameralism
2 different chambers in our legislative system
what are the 2 different chambers in our legislative system?
House of representatives Senate
What is an advantage of bicameralism
Makes it more difficult for legislation to become law
House of representatives
Lower chamber Chosen every second year by the people of many states
What are the 3 basic qualifications to be in the house of representatives?
1) At least 25 years old 2) Be a U.S. citizen more than 7 years 3) Have to live in the state you’re representing
What is apportionment?
Determining how many members in the House of Reps each state is going to get
How do we select the U.S Senate (upper chamber)
Composed of 2 senates from each state for 6 years The state population doesn’t matter
What are the qualifications of becoming a U.S Senate?
1) At least 30 years old 2) U.S citizen of more than 9 years 3) Have to live in the state you’re representing
What is article 2?
Structure of executive branch
What are the terms and qualifications of the structure of the executive branch?
1) Serve term of 4 years 2) Must be natural born citizen 3) At least 35 years old 4) 14 years being a citizen of U.S.
What is article 3?
Judicial branch
What is the structure and power of the judicial branch?
1) Supreme court 2) Anytime there is legal disagreement, courts have ability to answer those legal questions 3) Legal disagreements that deal with language found in U.S. constitution, U.S congressional law, or in intentional treaties the president may make with the Senate approval
What is the Supremacy Clause?
Decision for resolving conflicts between federal and state law, ensuring a unified legal system
What is the ratification clause?
In order to become valid constitution, it needs to be approved by 9 states
What are federalists
Sought ratification of the constitution
True or False: Federalists have a strong central government
True
What are anti-federalists?
Fought ratification of the constitution
True or False: Anti-federalists favored more state power/local governance
True
What Is Shays rebellion?
Massachusetts asked the federal government for help to stop the rebellion, but Congress had no money. They requested funds from the states, and the states refused to provide it.
What is federalist #10 by James Madison argument?
1) We need a strong central government to control people 2) Factions can become mischievous 3) People will find common interests and create factions (groups)
What causes factions?
Unequal distribution of property and wealth attachment to different leaders and different opinions