3. Written over 200 years
ago in Philadelphia
Oldest written
constitution in the
modern world
Many governments
used it as a model for
their political system
16. States had one vote
Changing laws required
nine of thirteen state
legislatures to agree
Fundamental changes
had to be unanimous
17. No power to draft
soldiers or pay military
No power to regulate
commerce
No power to tax
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22. 55 men from 12 states
Colonial elite - Had public service background
Service in Continental Congress
Fought in Revolutionary War
Been a state governor or served as state legislator
26. States received one vote
Did NOT record votes
Proceedings were secret
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28. Strengthened power of
national government
Bicameral (two house)
national legislature
Members of lower
chamber by population
Gave legislature much
broader authority than
under Articles
James Madison
29. Unicameral (one house)
legislature
Equal representation
regardless of population
William Paterson
30. Bicameral (two house)
legislature
Lower chamber
(House) based on
population
Upper chamber
(Senate) based on
equalityRoger Sherman
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32. How should slaves be counted in
allocating congressional representation?
Decision: Three-Fifths Compromise
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34. “Enumerated” Powers
Those powers “herein granted”
Included:
Power to raise an army
Power to raise taxes
Provide for general welfare of nation
41. FEDERALIST #10
Danger lay in factions
What is a faction?
Group of citizens sharing
common interest
FEDERALIST #51
Deals with separation of
powers through checks
and balances
“Ambition must be made to
counteract ambition”
