Government Chapter 5 Flashcards
Author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
The formal document written by Thomas Jefferson which established the principles of government that justified the colonies’ break with England
Declaration of Independence
Largest signature on the Declaration of Independence
John Hancock
The era in Western philosophy, intellectual, scientific and cultural life, centered upon the 18th century, in which reason was advocated as the primary source for legitimacy and authority.
Age of Enlightenment
Belief in God based only on reason and nature is Deism
Deism
the first constitution of the United States, on November 15, 1777.
Articles of Confederation
The formal approval process of a constitution
Ratification
The plantation home of George Washington
Mount Vernon
Maryland and Virginia discussions regarding water ways and rivers
Annapolis Convention
Held at the State House in Philadelphia for the framing of the federal government
Constitutional Convention
Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army
George Washington
American statesman and political theorist
James Madison
Legistlature based on population
Virginia Plan
Legislature based equally per state
New Jersey Plan
Sherman’s bicameral concept of our current legistlatue
Connecticut (Great Compromise) Plan
