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Constitution
Constitution - US History
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8th Grade
12/18/2013

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Who led a rebellion that revealed the weakness of the 1st US Gov't?
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Daniel Shays
Term
Describe the Articles of Confederation.
Definition
Weak Central Gov't, No Power to tax, No President
Term
How does the US Constitution begin?
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We the People
Term
What does "we the people" reveal about the US Gov't?
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The People have power
Term
What is the beginning of the Constitution called?
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Preamble
Term
What does the Preamble do?
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States the purpose and goals of the Gov't
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What part of the constitution explain the structure, roles, and powers of the gov't?
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Articles
Term
What are the changes to the constitution?
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Amendments
Term
explain "promote the general welfare"?
Definition
Make our lives better
Term
explain "provide for the common defense"?
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protect the US from foreign enemies
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explain "ensure domestic tranquility"?
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keep the peace in the US
Term
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, and Speech?
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1st Amendment
Term
Grants power to the state governments?
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10th Amendment
Term
Right to Privacy?
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4th Amendment
Term
Big and small populated states work out a deal?
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Great Compromise
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What is the Great Compromise?
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It created 2 legislative houses
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A deal between northern and southern states?
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3/5ths Compromise
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What was the main issue solved by the 3/5ths compromise?
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State population and representation in the Gov't
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