7-1/7-2 Quiz Flashcards
Author of Virginia plan
James Madison
Refused to sign the constitution without a bill of rights
Elbridge Gerry
Type of legislature established
Bicameral
A government where the citizens rule through elected officials
Republic
Led a rebellion
Daniel shay
What made Americans cautious about placing power in the hands of one ruler
If they had too much power they might abuse it
Explain with the 3/5 compromise was
Enslaved person equals 3/5 of a person for taxation and representation
Why did Americans want the articles of Confederation change
They wanted a stronger government
Who is often called the father of constitution
James Madison
What type of government did the colonists settle on briefly give some descriptions of it
A republic it is where we have elected representatives the vote based on our votes sometimes They don’t do as told we also have three branches of the government executive legislative and judicial him
