Constitution

Articles of Confederation First form of gov’t Weak and disorganized Afraid of “another King” Give all power to the states No army No taxes

Const. Convention Write the const. Federalists v. anti-Federalists Fed-want strong gov’t Anti-afraid of losing freedoms Must compromise

Gr. Comp Large states New York, New Jersey-based on population Small states-Delaware, Vermont-want equal rep.

Bi-Cameral Congress 2 houses House of Rep Based on Population Large states Senate Each state gets 2 Small states STATE REPRESENTATION

3/5 Comp. Count slaves in the south 3 slaves = 5 white men State rep. racist

Separation of powers 3 branches of gov’t Executive-President Legislative-congress Judicial-Supreme Court

Checks and balances No branch become too powerful Veto Judicial Review

Electoral college Each state number of electoral votes Win popular vote All electoral votes Need 270 win Lose election

Elastic clause Necc. And proper Congress has the right to make laws.. Gives congress power to change with times Technology 9/11 Flexibility of Const. Living breathing thing…

Judicial review Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court-decides if “Constitutional or Unconstitutional” Important Chx. Balance 9 justices on Court Appt. for life Can not be influenced

federalism Division between federal and state gov’t Delegated powers Given to Federal Gov’t Declare War Coin Money

reserved State powers Drinking Driving Education

Powers that both federal and state have taxes concurrent Powers that both federal and state have taxes