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Details Title: U.S. Constitution Description: Writing the Constitution Total Flash Cards: 8 Created: 02/16/2004 07:40:27	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Articles of Confederation Definition The Founding Fathers came together to revise the United States'first set of laws because it gave the national government too little power. What were these laws called? Term The large states wanted proportional representation in Congress and the small states wanted equal representation. Definition At the Constitutional Convention, what was the conflict between the large and small states? Term Great Compromise Definition What agreement solved the problem of representation by creating two houses in Congress, one with equal representation and one with proportional representation? Term 3/5 Compromise Definition What agreement solved the conflict of how slaves would be counted for taxation and representation? Term strong national government Definition What kind of government did the Federalists favor? Term They felt it did not protect individual rights. Definition Why did the Antifederalists disagree with the Constitution? Term They allowed Congress to abolish the importation of slaves in 1808. Definition How did the Founding Fathers address the issue of slave trade? Term establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty Definition Which goals are listed in the Preamble?