Creating the Constitution Flashcards
What was the long-term affect of the Northwest Ordinance?
Territories became states
What did Congress FEAR about a strong central government?
They were afraid that having a stronger central government would take away individual rights
Was Congress’s inability to impose taxes a weakness under The Articles of Confederation?
Yes. Under the Articles, Congress could not raise taxes to help run the government.
Why was Daniel Shay’s rebellion an important event in our history?
Shays’ Rebellion pointed out that the government did not have to support a standing army- which led the delegates to write the Constitution.
What was the original purpose of the convention held in 1787 in Philadelphia?
To REVISE the Articles of Confederation.
James Madison is known as the Father of the Constitution because…
Madison was very prepared each day and took pages and pages of notes. He was often the leader in important discussions.
The greatest challenge for the delegates at the convention was…
how to balance the interests of the large states with those of the small states.
Define Republic
A Republic government exists when the country is led by elected representatives.
The Virginia and New Jersey Plans both included…
Three Branches of Government
Define The Great Compromise.
The Great Compromise decided how representation in Congress would be decided.
Which House in Congress is based on population?
House of Representatives
People that criticized the Constitution did so because they felt that states…
were giving up too much of their power.
How is the chief executive, or president, chosen?
By electors chosen by the states.
What defines a federal system of government?
A federal system of government occurs when power is shared by the federal and state governments.
Who were Federalists?
People that supported the new constitution.
