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What were some of the weaknesses and failures of the articles of confederation?
Weak central government, no chief executive, fed gov't couldn't regulate taxes, limited fed. courts, weak voting system
What major debates occurred at the Constitutional Convention, and how were they resolved
power of small and large states, great compromise ( house and senate), slaves in terms of population ( 3/5 compromise), no majority of votes in Electoral College
What were the main points of dispute between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists in the debate over ratification of the Constitution
Federalists: Supported ratification, wanted stronger fed gov't (articles failed), organized army
Anti-Federalists: Didn't like the standing army, strong fed gov't would take away states rights, wanted individual rights in constitution
What were the reasons for passage of the Bill of Rights?
pleased anti-federalsits, were unhappy with constitution, wanted to clariffy rights, garuanted rights would not be taken away
Explain the characterstics of the Unites States of the United States government as expressed in the Constitution
Checks and balances, 3 branches of gov't, house of rep. and senate, represent the people, electoral college, democractic republic, liberty & order, self sustaining
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