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Chapter 3 Notes
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08/30/2011

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What were the people called who supported ratifying the new constitution?
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federlist
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In what year was the constitutional convention held?
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1787
Term
Powers specifically granted only to the national or federal government are called what?
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Expressed Powers
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What is the part of the Constitution that explains the purposes of the government?
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Preamble
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What must happen to ammend the constitution?
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A proposal must be made by 2/3 of the member of congress
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What plan called for a government with three branches?
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The Virginia Plan
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What describes the legislative branch?
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Articles 1
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Who proposed The Great Compromise?
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Roger Sherman
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What is the princable that the power to rule comes from the people is known as what?
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Popular Sovereighty
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Who was mostly known for making the powerful statement "Give me livery or give me death"?
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Patrick Henry
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Which branch of the government interprets the nation's laws?
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Judicial Branch
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