History/ Concepts Flashcards
James Madison
Kept a journal that was record of the convention
Father of the constitution
George Washington
- President of the Constitutional Convention
- First president under the Constitution
Thomas Jefferson
Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Roger Sherman
Author of the great compromise
King George III
Ruled Great Britain during the revolution
Phililadelphia
City the constitution was written in
Preamble
Establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, secure blessing of liberty
Amendment
Constitution can be changed by
“We the people do ordain and establish’’
Power of constitution comes from the people
Federal government can’t
Control trade within a state
Delegates wanted to make sure
The federal government didn’t have too much power
Principal of Federalism
Power divided vetween national and state governments
Constitution is a living government because
It can be amended to change with times
Bill of rights guarantees
Speedy trial, freedom of speech, due process of law
Amended constitution gives right to vote at age
18