Articles of Confederation & Constitutional Convention Flashcards
States had ____ of the authority
most
Nat. Gov. weak because….
people afraid Nat. Gov. would abuse power
_____ made it hard to get things done.
Decisions required 9 out of 13 votes
Process for new states
Northwest Ordinance
Meeting to create a stronger Nat. Gov.
Constitutional Convention
Created 1st National Gov
Articles of Confederation
Great Compromise was between…
large and small states.
Equal seats per state –>
US Senate
Number of seats based on state population –>
US House of Reps
Helped Southern states get more representatives (more voice) in Congress
3/5th Compromise
People have right to change Gov
Popular Sovereignty
People vote for representatives
Republicanism
Creation of congress is an example of…
Republicanism
Power shared between National & State Governments
Federalism
Power divided between 3 branches
Separation of powers
