Chap 2 Section 3 Flashcards
Or representatives
Delegates
One of the delegates at the convention
George Washington
The lawmaking body of Great Britain
Parliament
A lawmaking body that consists of two houses or two parts
Bicameral legislative
Made up of appointed by the monarch
House of Lords
Elected by the people
House of Commons
Kept a journal of the proceedings which was released after his death
James Madison
Divides a governments powers between the national government
Federalism
Where the national government possesses all legal power
Unitary system
An agreement in which each side gives up part of its demands in order to reach a solution to a problem
Compromise
Lawmaking body
Legislature
____ of the 42 farmers present signed the constitution
39
Or approval for
Ratification
Federalists supported the idea of a ______ governement
Strong
Anti-federalists liked the _____
AoC
______ was chosen as the country’s temporary capital
New York City
On ____, _____ George Washington was sworn in as the first president
April 30th, 1789
What were the 2 good things about the AoC?
- some type of government
- sets up the northwest ordinance ( it created a way for new states to join)
Name 2 good things about the constitution
- only needed a simple majority to pass laws ( 1 more than half)
- since executive branch is created, laws are enforced
What does the legislative branch do?
Make laws
What does the judicial branch do?
Interpret laws
What does the executive branch do?
Enforce laws
