The US Constitution (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
First US govt; loose alliance, minimal central authority
Shays' Rebellion year
Shays' Rebellion year
1787
Constitutional Convention dates
Constitutional Convention dates
May to September 1787 in Philadelphia
Constitution ratification
Constitution ratification
June 1788, New Hampshire was 9th state to ratify
Electoral College
Electoral College
System for indirect election of president
Bill of Rights year & what it is
Bill of Rights year & what it is
1791, first 10 amendments protecting civil liberties
Connecticut Compromise
Connecticut Compromise
Senate equal representation, House based on population
Implied powers
Implied powers
Powers suggested by govt roles, not explicitly stated
Enumerated/delegated powers
Enumerated/delegated powers
Powers clearly stated in Constitution
Constitution as sovereign
Constitution as sovereign
Supreme law; no institution can override it (Article VI)