Lesson: Constitutional Combo Flashcards
Articles of Confederation
1st constitution of the US that was weak due to only having 1 branch of Legislation
republic
a country governed by representatives
compromise
an agreement in which both sides in a dispute agree to give up something they want in order to achieve a settlement
What does ratify mean?
to approve
Three Fifths Compromise
An agreement made at the constitutional convention stating that enslaved persons would be counted as 3/5ths of a person when determining a state’s population
Constitutional Convention
Meeting held in Philadelphia in 1787 at which delegates from the states wrote the U.S. Constitution, and amend the articles of confederation.
The Federalist Papers
A series of essays written by James Madison, Alexandr Hamilton, and John Jay in support of the ratification of the constitution by the states. Pointed out the importance of a Federal Govt. (1 central govt. instead of 13 separate state govt.)
Northwest Ordinance
Laws that explained how new land can become a state. When population became over 60,000 the region could apply to become a state. More than 5000 adult males, the region was able to elect own legislature.
a constitution
a written document that shows how a government should operate
Father of Constitution
James Madison of Virginia. He also added the Bill of Rights to guarantee Rights and Liberty
Virginia plan
Plan to have 2 Legislative branches based on population
New Jersey Plan
Plan to have 1 Legislative branches and equal representation for each state
Great Compromise
The plan that govt. came up with to meet in the middle and share both Virginia and New Jersey’s plan.
federalists
supporters of the stronger central govt.
anti-federalists
opponents of a strong central government
Why was Shay’s Rebellion important?
Farmers attacked and were hard to stop. Many realized that America needed a stronger central govt. and agreed to fix government.
The U.S. Constitution
our constitution that splits power into 3 branches and allows changes called amendments
Which amendment gave the right to bear arms?
Amendment 2
James Madison
Father of the Constitution and he added the Bill of Rights to appease Anti-Federalist and guarantee rights and liberty
George Washington’s Farewell Speech
Speech that stated the US needed to avoid 2 parties and foreign alliances
Cabinet
The name that Jefferson and Hamilton gave to the branches that met with Washington in the “Kitchen”
In the introduction of the Constitution, it says “We the people” to show…
where the power comes from
Why does each state have the same amount of Senators?
To make things fair for smaller states
How does a Congress finally create a law?
When they present it to the president and he/she signs it into law
One of the jobs of the Judicial branch is to…
settle disputes under the law
What is the power called that the Judicial Branch uses to say that a law is unconstitutional?
judicial review
How can the Constitution be amended?
By 3/4 or more of the STATE Legislatures
What is federalism?
when you make federal power share with state power
What was one of the most difficult things that people of the Constitutional Convention had to compromise on?
how to balance power among the large states vs small states
What is a republic?
The right to vote, oont, elect representatives, yah? YEAH!!
In which House of Congress does having more population give you more representation?
House of Representatives
Why did Anti-Federalists not like the Constitution?
They were scared that too much power was being given to the federal government
Who elects the president after citizens vote for the president?
The Electoral College
True or False: Federalists supported The Constitution.
True, Federalists supported The Constitution
The basic freedoms (speech, press, etc.) are in which amendment?
Amendment One
Is the freedom to vote in Amendment One?
No
The right to assemble means…
the right to gather together with other people and protest
What is Amendment Nine?
Any right not listed in The Constitution, automatically belongs to the people
