7-3 & 4-1 Flashcards
Federalists
someone who supported the constitution
Anti- Federalists
people who did not support the constitution
Framers
a person who shapes or creates a concept, plan, or system
Electoral College
special group of electors chosen to vote for president and vice president
Checks and Balances
Each branch of government has a way to check or limit the power of other branches
Why did some people oppose the Constitution
because they thought that the Branches of government had too much power and they would end up like Britain
Who was John Locke
John Locke was an english philosopher
What was the first state to ratify the Constitution
Delaware
What was the last state to ratify the Constitution
Rhode island
Make a chart listing the 3 branches of government, what role each branch plays, and who or what is the leader of the branch
The Judicial Branch is the court that settles disputes and questions the law they also check if new laws are constitutional. The Executive Branch carries out the law led by the President he can veto laws. The Legislative Branch is the lawmaking Branch also called congress
What is the Bill of Rights
The Bill of rights is the document that states a person’s freedoms in America. It also was the first ten amendments.
What is the Preamble
A preamble is an introductory and expressionary statement in a document that explains the document’s purpose and underlying philosophy
14th Amendment
granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, which included former slaves recently freed
Implied power
these are powers that are suggested but not directly stated in the Constitution
What is a republic
a republic is a government in which the citizens rule through elected representatives
