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HOMEWORK I.D’S pg.197-222

Gouverneur Morris (197)- A powerful speaker and writer. He wrote the final
draft of the constitution.

Roger Sherman (199)- A person from Connecticut. He suggested what came to be

known as the Great Compromise.

Federalism (204)- Sharing power between the federal and state governments. One
of the distinctive features of the United States government.

Legislative Branch (204)- Part of the government. The lawmaking branch. Article
I of the constitution established this branch. There were two houses: the upper
house and the Lower House.

Executive Branch (204)- The branch that carries out the nations laws and
policies. It was headed by the president. Article II of the constitution established
this branch.

Judicial Branch (204)- Court System of the United States. Article III of the
constitution established this branch.

Checks & Balances (205)- To keep one branch from gaining too much power, the
framers built in this system. This system causes the three branches to check and
limit each other. This caused no single branch to dominate the government.

Enumerated/Delegated Powers (222)- One of the three types of government

powers. Included the powers to coin money, regulate trade, maintain armed forces,
and create federal courts. These powers only belonged to the federal government.

Reserved Powers (222)- One of the three types of government powers. These
powers retained by the states. They include such rights as the power to establish
schools, pass marriage laws, and regulate trade within the state.

Concurrent Powers (222)- One of the three types of government powers. These
powers were shared by both the state and the federal government. Among these
powers were the rights to raise taxes, borrow money, and provide the public
welfare.

INFLUENCES OF THE CONSTITUTION

Roseau General Will

Baron de 3 branches of government

Montesquieu Checks and Balances

Ancient Democracy and republicanism- people elect representatives

Greece +
Rome
Magna Carta Ruler’s power should be limited

Articles of
Confederation

Declaration of
Independence

English People have rights and they should be protected by the

Parliament government

John Locke People have natural rights like life and liberty

Jeremy Pursuit of happiness

Bentham
Enlightenmen Laws should be based on knowledge, reason, and science
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