Chapter 5B Flashcards

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Chosed to lead the Constitutional Convention

Back

George Washington

Front

The Founder who is often called the “Father of the Constitution”

Back

James Madison

Front

Proposed a legislature with equal number of representatives

Back

New Jersey Plan

Front

Created two houses in the government:

one based on population and one with equal representation.

Back

The Great Compromise

Front

How slaves were counted towards Congressional representation

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3/5 Compromise

Front

More seats in Congress

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Why South wanted slaves counted toward its population

Front

Sharing of power between the federal and state governments

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federalism

Front

Three branches of government

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Front

Powers of the Congress under the Constitution

Back

coining money

regulating trade

establishing taxes

Front

Each branch of the government has a way to limit the power of the other branches.

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Checks and Balances