ANTH 1003 Study Guide - Final Guide: Bicameralism, Norbert Rillieux, Quadroon
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No mandate that articles of confederation had to be replaced. Point of constitution was to create a moderate government. There were 55 delegates, all white, avg. Too much liberty (needed a functioning government) Treaties were no longer done between states and foreign government. New government decided who could become a citizen. States could trade freely between each other. Comity: the idea that the laws in each state apply to every other state unless it damaged the social welfare. The constitution wanted to ring in the people, not oppress them. Necessary and proper clause - saved the constitution from contradicting itself. Gave the constitution power outside of what is written in it. The most important change: an executive head (president) Perpetual union - could not exist without all of its party. Creates a unit out of many different parts. 3/5 compromise- slaves count as 3/5 of a person. Why slavery was not included in the constitution: