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| Problems with the Articles |
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-9 states had to be present to do anything -Congress has no power to tax -Congres could not regulate commerce, either foreign or domestic -No Judicial system -No strong central government -Congress could not raise forces |
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Virginia Plan (Big States) |
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-Bicameral Legislature -Executive chosen by legislature -One vote for each state -Judiciary named by legislature |
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| New Jersey (Small State) Plan |
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-One house legislature with one vote per state -Establishment of Congress as supreme law of the land -Supreme Judiciary with limited power |
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-Bicameral Legislature -Power divided between state/national powers |
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| Formal Methods of Amending |
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-Proposal 1. A vote of two thirds of the members in both houses of Congress 2. A vote of two thirds of the state legislatures requestiong Congress to convene to consider amendments -Ratification 1. Approval by legislature in 3/4 of the states 2. Approval by convention in 3/4 of the states |
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| Informal Methods of Judicial Interpretation |
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1. Judicial Interpretation: The Supreme Court has been able to alter the meaning of the Constitution 2. Social and Cultural Change: The meaning of the constitution has been reassesed due to social changes (such as the increase in status of former slaves after the Civil War) |
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-Outlawed arbitrary discrimination in voter registration -Barred discrimination in public accomodations -Authorized the Dept. of Justice to initiate lawsuits to desegrate public school/facilities -Provided for the withholding of federal funds from discriminatory state and local programs -Prohibited discimination in employment on the grounds of race, religion, or sex |
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