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| freedom as long as you don't infringe on others rights |
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| people are ultimate source of gov. authority "one man, one vote" |
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| be self sufficient, reach your potential |
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| individual and group differences need to be respected |
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| before declaration of independence, ideals derived from John Locke |
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| limited government based off British heritage. inalienable rights (life liberty property) |
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| Articles of Confederation- major facets, weaknesses, shay's rebellion, annapolis convention |
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| "sovereignty, freedom and independence." weaknesses-no power to tax, unanimous decision making, congress was appointed not voted for. Shay's rebellion-W Massachusetts. pushed congress to fight against anarchy. Annapolis Convention- revision of the AOC |
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| Significant Compromises-Great Compromise, 3/5 compromise |
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Great Compromise-# bicameral congress
* House of Representatives
o based on population
o 2 year terms
o directly elected
* Senate
o equal representation by state
o 6 year terms
o indirectly elected (state legislature)
* 3/5 compromise
* ban importation of slaves after 1808
* no tax on exports, only on imports
* many issues left unsolved |
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| Ratification Process of the Constitution |
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Ratification:
* obtain approval in state conventions, not state legislatures
* 9/13 states
* ratification battle in New York
Federalist Papers:
* Federalist 10
o The Mischief of Factions
* Federalist 51
--bill of rights
---freedom of expression
----religion
----speech
----assembly
----petition to government
----press
---not absolute freedoms
----cannot violate the rights of others |
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| Expansion of Democracy - Judicial Review |
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# judicial review (Marbury v. Madison, 1801)
* established the idea that the supreme court interprets what the constitution means and the president and congress will listen
* when John Adams lost the presidency he appointed William Marbury as a judge
* Thomas Jefferson told James Madison to not deliver the appointment |
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| Expansion of Democracy-Goals of the Founders |
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| separated institutions sharing powers, checks and balances, shared legislative, judicial, executive powers |
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