Chapter 6 Flashcards
Republican problem
The question of how the benefits of self government can be enjoyed without incurring it’s inherent problems.
Constitutional structure
The nature and arrangement of mechanisms in a constitution that organize the government.
Constitutional drift
When power in the government does not remain where it was originally placed.
Confederation
Defensive alliance among sovereign equals.
Articles of confederation
Document outlining in the alliance of sovereign, equal states in which there was a weak central governing Continental Congress.
State sovereignty
When political power resides in the state rather than the federal government.
John Adams
Founding father and proponent of a bicameral legislature, Adams served as the second president of the United States
Bicameral legislature
A legislature in which there are two separate divisions or houses
James Madison
Fourth president of the United States and founding father Madison is often called the “father of the Constitution” he cool off in the Federalist with Hamilton and Jay and helped Jefferson create the Democratic Republican party.
Governor Morris
Pennsylvania representative at the Constitutional convention, Morris is credited with authoring large sections of the Constitution, including the preamble.
Charles pinky
South Carolina representative at the Constitutional convention, strong promoter of federalism and help persuade ratification of the Constitution in South Carolina.
George mason
Virginia representative at the Constitutional convention, Mason refused to sign the Constitution because it did not contain a declaration of rights.
Virginia plan
Plan presented during the Constitutional convention in which each state would have proportional representation in Congress.
New Jersey plan
Plaintiff presented during the Constitutional convention in which each state representation in the Congress.
William Paterson
New Jersey representative at the Constitutional convention who presented the New Jersey plan which gave equal representation to states regardless of size or population.
