POL 3313 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Endangerment, Fred Korematsu, Absolute Immunity
7 Oct 2013
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15 definitions/identifications (4 points each/60 total) black"s law dictionary. Articles of confederation: the first constitution of the us. states and not enough to the national government. National government had no power to tax, only state governments did. Annapolis convention (1786): country leaders in annapolis to amend/ modify the articles of confederation. Not enough delegates came and they were not ready, so they adjourned (asked for more time) until a year later in philadelphia. Shay"s rebellion: a rebellion in massachusetts between the annapolis and the. Philadelphia convention, which greatly influenced the new constitution. The only branch of government was the congress. Daniel shays, (1786-1787) a former military officer for the americans, against the british, went back to his farm in massachusetts after the war to realize that the bank was foreclosing it. Democracy: government by the people with frequent elections. Connecticut compromise: a compromise at the philadelphia convention pursuant to which a bicameral congress was created.
