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Main idea of Federalist No. 10?
Factions are dangerous but inevitable; a large republic can control them.
Main idea of Federalist No. 51?
Separation of powers and checks and balances prevent tyranny.
What did the US Constitution aim to do?
Create a more unified and effective government.
What is the significance of the Bill of Rights?
It ensures that the government cannot infringe upon the rights of the people.
What is the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To explain and defend the Constitution to the public and persuade states to ratify it.
What are the key themes of the Federalist Papers?
Importance of a strong central government, separation of powers, and protection of individual rights.
What concerns did the Anti-Federalists have about the Constitution?
Lack of a Bill of Rights and fear of government overreach.
What does the Constitution establish?
A new framework for the US government and a balance of power between the federal government and the states.
What does the Bill of Rights guarantee?
Fundamental rights, such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press.
What does the amendment process allow the Constitution to do?
Adapt to changing times.
Cause and effect: Weak Articles of Confederation?
Cause: Weak central government, Effect: Constitutional Convention.
Cause and effect: Anti-Federalist concerns?
Cause: Fear of tyranny, Effect: Addition of the Bill of Rights.
Cause and effect: Three-Fifths Compromise?
Cause: Disagreement over slavery, Effect: Slaves counted as three-fifths of a person for representation.
Cause and effect: Electoral College?
Cause: Balance power of states and people, Effect: President can win without popular vote.
Cause and effect: Ratification of the Constitution?
Cause: Need for a stronger government, Effect: Establishment of a new framework for the US.
Cause and effect: Compromise on the Importation of Slaves?
Cause: Southern states wanted to continue importing slaves, Effect: Transatlantic slave trade allowed for 20 years.
Cause and effect: Amendment Process?
Cause: Need to adapt to changing times, Effect: Constitution can be changed.
Cause and effect: Great Compromise?
Cause: Conflict between large and small states, Effect: Bicameral legislature.
Cause and effect: Federalism?
Cause: Balance of power between national and state governments, Effect: Dynamic relationship constantly being redefined.
Cause and effect: Federalist Papers?
Cause: Need to persuade states to ratify the Constitution, Effect: Explained and defended the Constitution to the public.
Define Federalists.
Supporters of the proposed U.S. Constitution.
Define Anti-Federalists.
Opponents of the proposed U.S. Constitution.
Define bicameral legislature.
A legislature with two chambers or houses.
Define the Electoral College.
System where electors vote for the President.
Define federalism.
Division of power between national and state governments.
Define ratification.
The act of officially approving a treaty, constitutional amendment, or agreement.
What is an amendment?
A formal or official change made to a law, contract, constitution, or other legal document.
Define popular vote.
The total number of votes cast by individual voters in a presidential election.
What is representation?
The action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented.
What is a compromise?
An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.