Chapter 8 test Flashcards
The first written plan of government for the United States.
articles of Confederation
A region designated by Congress and organized under a governor.
territory
A place where weapons and ammunition are stored.
arsenal
A person chosen to represent others.
delegate
A written plan that provides the basic framework of a government.
constitution
The delegates (individuals) chosen for the Constitutional Convention.
framers
An agreement in which both sides in a dispute agree to give up something they want in order to achieve a settlement.
compromise
The group established by the Constitution to elect the president and vice-president.
electoral college
To formally approve a plan or agreement.
ratify
A country governed by elected representatives.
republic
no federal taxes
weakness
no chief executive
weakness
no federal judicial system
weakness
no standing army
weakness
all 13 states must agree too amend the articles
weakness
declare war and make peace
strength
coin and borrow money
strength
make treaties and alliances
strength
establish post offices
strength
conduct foreign affairs
strength
Father of the Constitution
James Madison
Led a revolt by Massachusetts farmers who couldn’t pay off their debts
Daniel Shays
Introduced the New Jersey Plan
William Patterson
Elected President of The Constitutional Convention
George Washington
Introduced the Great Compromise
Roger Sherman
Plan suggested equal representation based of all states.
New Jersey Plan
Plan suggested proportional representation based on population
Virginia Plan
Divided the territories in areas, so each could apply for statehood
Northwest Ordinance
People who favored the ratification of the Constitution
Federalists
People who opposed ratification of the Constitution
Anti- Federalists
Enforces laws
Executive branch
Interprets laws
Judicial branch
makes laws
Legislative branch
based on population
House of Representative
based on equal representation
Senate
form a more perfect union
yes
form a more perfect country
no
establish judges
no
establish justice
yes
insure domestic tranquility
yes
insure peaceful tranquility
no
provide for the military defense
no
provide for the common defense
yes
promote the general welfare
yes
promote the general warfare
no
3/5th Compromise
For every 5 slaves 3 will count towards representation in the House of Representative and for taxation purposes
slave trade
Slave trade can not be banned until 1808
Fugitive Slave Clause
Escaped slaves must be returned to their enslavers.
