Constitution Unit 3 Flashcards
Civil duties
Things U.S. citizens MUST do.
Civil Responsibilities
Things U.S. citizens SHOULD do but aren’t required to do.
Anti-Federalists
They did not want the Constitution to be passed. They were mostly poor farmers.
Who were notable Anti-Federalists
George Mason, Elbrige Gerry, and Patrick Henry.
Constitutional Convention
A meeting to address the problems of the Articles of Confederation.
What did Anti-Federalists fear
To much power would create tyranny.
Constitutional Convention year
1787
Checks and Balances
Every branch can check another to prevent tyranny.
Virginia Plan
The amount of representation in government is based on population.
Articles of Confederation
The first plan of government in the U.S. after independence was won.
Northwest Ordinence
Thomas Jefferson’s plan to separate the newly acquired land. This created townships and prevented slavery in these townships.
3/5 Compromise
Slaves count as 3/5 of a person - part of the Great Compromise
Federalism
The Federal Government and State government each have separate powers.
Amendment process for the constitution.
Proposed by 2/3 of states or legislature and passed by 3/4 of legislature or states.
Great Compromise
Created a bicameral legislature with 2 houses -the Senate, which has 2 people per state and the house of representatives, which is based on population.
