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
