Constitution Test Flashcards
How many delegates were present at the Constitutional convention
55
Which state did not send a delegate to the Constitutional convention
Rhode Island
What city did the constitution convention take place in what building did they meet
Philadelphia and independence hall
What were some of the professions of the delegates at the Constitutional convention
merchant, college president, planter, governor, lawyer, physician, general
Which three groups of people were excluded from the constitutional convention
Women, African-Americans, native Americans
Who was appointed as the leader of the constitutional convention
George Washington
Three important delegates that were present at the Constitutional convention
George Washington, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin
Secrecy rule
Enable to delegate she speaks freely without worrying about the publics reaction, it made it easier to bargain with one another, no formal records were kept
Decisions at the Constitutional convention were made by
Majority vote
What were the voting rules at the Constitutional convention
Each state would only have one vote, seven states present for event to take place
Why was John Adams and Thomas Jefferson not there
John Adams was in London and Thomas Jefferson was in Paris, both in Europe as representatives of the American government
Why was Patrick Henry not at the Constitutional convention
He was against it
Legislative
Make laws includes Congress
Executive
Carries out and enforces the laws includes the president, vice president, and the cabinet
Judicial
Interprets and applies the laws includes the Supreme Court and other federal courts
Which plan for government called for a two house legislator with representation for states based on population
Virginia plan
Which plan for government called for a one house legislature with each state having one vote
New Jersey plan
Who proposed the Virginia plan
James Madison
Who proposed the New Jersey plan
William Paterson
In agreement which set up a two house legislature. The Senate based on equal representation. The House of Representatives based on population
The great compromise
Stated that for every five slaves three would be counted towards a states population for determining representation in the House of Representatives
The 3/5 compromise
What is the name of the group of people who would be named by a state legislator to select the president and vice President
Electoral college
Supporters of the Constitution
Federalists
People who opposed the Constitution
Anti-Federalist
Meeting in 1787to revise the articles of Confederation which led to the adoption of the United States Constitution
Constitutional convention
What did the anti-Federalist want included in the Constitution because they felt that it would protect individual liberties
Bill of Rights
What date was the Constitution signed
September 17, 1787
What are the three sections of the Constitution
Preamble, articles, amendments
Introduction to the Constitution that states it’s purpose
Preamble
Seven that describe the structure of the Constitution
Articles
Which article sets up the legislative branch
First
Which articles sets up the executive branch
Second
Which article sets of the judicial branch
Third
What did article for Constitution
new state can be added to the United States federal government will defend and protect every state, states respect other states laws
What did article 5 of the Constitution do
It set up how amendments can be made to the constitution
Supremacy clause article 6 of the Constitution
It states that if there is a dispute a state and federal law then the federal law wins
Change the constitution
Amendment
How many total amendments are there
27
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
Bill of Rights
Five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment
Speech, religion, press, petition, assembly
Second Amendment
Right to bear arms and establish a militia
Eight amendment
No crew or unusual punishment
Sixth amendment
Right to a speedy public trial by a group of impartial jurors
Five fundamental principles of the bill of rights
Popular sovereignty, rule of law, separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism
The notion that Power lies with the people
Popular sovereignty
Means that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern
Rule of law
What is the name of the split of authority among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government
Separation of powers
A system in which each branch of government is able to check the power of the others
Checks and balances
The system in which power is shared by the national government in the states
Federalism
Know preamble and amendments
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