U.S. Constitution
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Annica Langfield
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U.S. Constitution
The Compromises & the three branches
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On the next slide answer the question: What things were added to the new government due to the authors’ experience with the Articles of Confederation?
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The Constitution
"A bundle of compromises"
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Large states vs. Small states forces...
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The Great Compromise
The Great Compromise was the name given to the agreement of the Legislative Branch. According to the compromise, Congress would have two houses. The Senate based on equal representation, and the House of Representatives based on the overall state population.
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What about the issue of slavery and representation...
The North wanted slaves to count for taxes, but not representation
The South wanted slaves to count for representation, but not taxes
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So, it was determined one house would be based on population...
Southern states wanted to increase their influence/power? How could they do it, and why would Northern states agree?
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The Presidency
The Articles of Confederation did not provide for a chief executive.
Delegates decided that a president was necessary; they disagreed over how to elect.
By popular vote OR...
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Article I
Is the LONGEST article and establishes the LEGISLATIVE BRANCH (to legislate is to make or enact laws)
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Powers of Congress
collect taxes
borrow money & pay debts
rules for citizenship
regulate commerce
coin money
establish post offices
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Powers of Congress cont'd
give patents for inventions
create lower courts
punish pirates
declare war
make laws that are "NECESSARY and PROPER"
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Article II
Article II of the Constitution describes the job of the EXECUTIVE BRANCH.
This branch executes, or carries out, laws.
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Article II
Headed by the president; primarily charged with carrying out the government’s day-to-day business.
Describes qualifications, powers, and what happens if...
Explains the Electoral
College
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Article III
Creates the Supreme Court; deals with United States laws, not state laws.
States what kinds of cases the SC can hear, and guarantees trial by jury for criminal cases
Federal judges are appointed, not elected
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The Compromises & the three branches
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