Chapter 3 Flashcards
What did the Anti Federalists decide to compromise with when it was signed?
The Bill of Rights
What led to the creation of the Senate and House of Representatives?
The Great Compromise
Who is credited for coming up with the Great Compromise?
Roger Sherman
Where can a national legislature be seen besides the U.S. Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
Who came up with the New Jersey Plan?
William Paterson
Who came up with the Virginia Plan?
James Madison
What is the term for the process where 3/4ths of state legislatures must vote to change the Constitution?
The amendment process
How many branches of government did the Virginia Plan call for?
Three branches
How many branches of government did the New Jersey Plan call for?
Three branches
Which plan believed in representation based on population?
Virginia Plan
Which plan believed in 1 vote per state?
New Jersey Plan
Reserved Powers are powers for what level of government?
State government
What happens if the government gets 9 states to pass the Constitution?
The constitution would be ratified
When Appellate Jurisdiction takes place, who hears lower court cases?
Appellate courts
Who was counted for population totals in the 3/5th’s Compromise?
Slaves
Which regional location benefited more from the 3/5th’s totals?
Southern states
Baron De Montesquieu was a major influence in what large idea?
Separation of powers
Philadelphia was the home of which major event?
The Constitutional Convention
Which governmental body serves a 6 year term?
Senate (6 years)
Which governmental body serves a 2 year term?
House (2 years)
Federalism is a form of government separated between whom?
National and state governments
How old must someone be to be eligible within the House of Representatives?
25 years old
The Vice President is also the president of what?
The Senate
What is the significance between the House and taxes?
All tax laws must start in the House.
