Unit 1 Ch 2 The Constitutional Convention

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Document that organized the first version of the United States government

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Articles of Confederation

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Main flaw of the original U.S. central government according to James Madison

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Congress did not have enough power.

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The document James Madison is given most credit for

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Constitution

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Virginia Plan's proposal about including a bill of rights

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The new Constitution should include a bill of rights.

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How the Virginia Plan suggested organizing the government

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Dividing powers among three branches

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Key difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Virginia Plan

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The Virginia Plan proposed more power for the central government.

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First Amendment

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Freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly.

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Second Amendment

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Right of the people to keep and bear arms.

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Third Amendment

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Restricts housing soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent.

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Eighth Amendment

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Prohibits excessive bail or fines, and cruel and unusual punishment for crimes.