17.1 - US Constitution and federalism - The origins of the Constitution Flashcards
CHAPTER 17.1 - THE ORIGINS OF THE CONSTITUTION
the origins of the constitution
How many words are in the Constitution?
7000 words
What is the US Federal government?
The national government of the USA, consisting of three branches - Congress, the presidency and the judiciary
When was the Declaration of Independence?
1776
What happened following the Declaration of Independence?
The 13 US colonies under British rule became embroiled in war with the British
When was the Philadelphia Convention?
1787
How many men from how many states met at the Philadelphia convention?
55 men from 12 states
What happened in the 1773 Boston Tea Party?
Rebels against British rule from Westminster assert their right to ‘no taxation without representation’
When was the US Constitution ratified?
1788
Who became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution, making it binding?
New Hampshire
The Philadelphia Constitutional Convention:
What were the two plans from the Philadelphia convention?
- New Jersey Plan
- Virginia Plan
What was the New Jersey Plan?
Congress of one chamber based on equal representation of states
What was the Virginia Plan?
Congress of two chambers based on the populations of the states
Who drafted the Virginia Plan in May 1787?
James Madison
What was the compromise between the New Jersey and Virginia Plan called?
‘The Great Compromise’
