Chapter 7 Flashcards
a document stating the rules under which a government will operate
constitution
the person who runs the government and sees that the laws are carried out
executive
chief executive of a state
governor
States admitted from the Northwest Territory
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin
led a rebellion in Massachusetts protesting the taking of farmers’ lands to pay back taxes
Daniel Shays
part of government consisting of a system of courts to interpret the law
judicial branch
At the constitutional convention this person wanted legislators in Congress to be chosen by the state legislators
Roger Sherman
At the constitutional convention this person believed that the people should have a vote in electing their representatives
James Wilson
agreement in which each side gives up part of what it wants
compromise
period when business activity slows, prices and wages drop, and unemployment increases
economic depression
Author of the Federalist Papers
Alexander Hamilton
Author of the Federalist Papers; considered the father of the Constitution
James Madison
Author of the Federalist Papers
John Jay
leading anti-federalist
Patrick Henry