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the articles of confederation - characteristics and shortcomings -
(ANSWER)articles of confederation: first charter of government
- delegates from each state (1 vote), deal with foreign nations, declare war, enter
treaties, borrow money, post office, create army, ask states to send money
- couldnt tax, couldnt regulate relationships with states, couldnt regulate
commerce
- government drew power from states (no court sytem, no eexecutive)
the events preceding the need to revise the AOC - (ANSWER)AOC got us through
the war, but after the revolutionary war there seemed to be a lot of problems
with the AOC and what it couldnt deal with
constitutional convention - conventioneers, their charge, their leaders, and their
fights - (ANSWER)- (1787) 12/13 colonies sent representatives, 4 months, fought
over what legislative body should look like, created the constitution (federalists)
- revise articles of confederation
- some of the big compromises in the constitutional convention were slavery, the
judiciary, the executive, and congress
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accomplishments of the constitution - (ANSWER)the constitution established a
government, the separation of powers, and distributed power (three branches)
the basic constitutional principles - (ANSWER)1. the seperation of powers and
checks and balances
2. federalism: distribution of power between the national government and the
states
3. individual rights and liberties
the great debates and compromises - (ANSWER)the great compromise; virginia
plan (strong national government) vs. new jersey plan (favored states)
during the committee of the whole they voted against the new jersey plan and
continued with the virginia plan but ended up making revisions
articles in the constitution - (ANSWER)1. congress
2. president (executive)
3. judiciary
4. relations between states
5. amendments
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6. debts of confederacy
7. ratifying document
the process of constitutional ratification - (ANSWER)in order for the constitution
to be ratifies there was a 3/4 state vote needed to ratify the constitution
the fights and factions of constitutional ratification - (ANSWER)anti federalists v.
federalist
federalists: valued national power, supported constitution
anti federalists: valued state power, opposed ratification of the constitution,
wanted power to the ppl and to the states, bill of rights
the bill of rights - early discussions - (ANSWER)guarantees inalienable rights for
individuals. federalists believed bill of rights was unnecessary because of state
powers. anti federalists wanted individual liberties to be written out and
protected.
the bill of rights - role in ratification - (ANSWER)the bill of rights was a necessary
factor to ratify the constitution, it was needed to convince states to ratify it.
WV Con Law Exam Actual Exam 2026 | Complete
Questions and Correct Answers | Graded A+ | Newest
Exam | Verified Answers | Just Released
the articles of confederation - characteristics and shortcomings -
(ANSWER)articles of confederation: first charter of government
- delegates from each state (1 vote), deal with foreign nations, declare war, enter
treaties, borrow money, post office, create army, ask states to send money
- couldnt tax, couldnt regulate relationships with states, couldnt regulate
commerce
- government drew power from states (no court sytem, no eexecutive)
the events preceding the need to revise the AOC - (ANSWER)AOC got us through
the war, but after the revolutionary war there seemed to be a lot of problems
with the AOC and what it couldnt deal with
constitutional convention - conventioneers, their charge, their leaders, and their
fights - (ANSWER)- (1787) 12/13 colonies sent representatives, 4 months, fought
over what legislative body should look like, created the constitution (federalists)
- revise articles of confederation
- some of the big compromises in the constitutional convention were slavery, the
judiciary, the executive, and congress
, 2
accomplishments of the constitution - (ANSWER)the constitution established a
government, the separation of powers, and distributed power (three branches)
the basic constitutional principles - (ANSWER)1. the seperation of powers and
checks and balances
2. federalism: distribution of power between the national government and the
states
3. individual rights and liberties
the great debates and compromises - (ANSWER)the great compromise; virginia
plan (strong national government) vs. new jersey plan (favored states)
during the committee of the whole they voted against the new jersey plan and
continued with the virginia plan but ended up making revisions
articles in the constitution - (ANSWER)1. congress
2. president (executive)
3. judiciary
4. relations between states
5. amendments
, 3
6. debts of confederacy
7. ratifying document
the process of constitutional ratification - (ANSWER)in order for the constitution
to be ratifies there was a 3/4 state vote needed to ratify the constitution
the fights and factions of constitutional ratification - (ANSWER)anti federalists v.
federalist
federalists: valued national power, supported constitution
anti federalists: valued state power, opposed ratification of the constitution,
wanted power to the ppl and to the states, bill of rights
the bill of rights - early discussions - (ANSWER)guarantees inalienable rights for
individuals. federalists believed bill of rights was unnecessary because of state
powers. anti federalists wanted individual liberties to be written out and
protected.
the bill of rights - role in ratification - (ANSWER)the bill of rights was a necessary
factor to ratify the constitution, it was needed to convince states to ratify it.
