Social Studies Flashcards
Who presided over the Constitutional Covention?
George Washington
How did the Connecticut compromise settle the question of Representation?
To elect first members of the legislature
Congress blanks laws
ratifies
The presidents blank blank it
signs of vetos it
If the president does approve then blank blank will decided wether is Constitutional or not
supreme court
What is the Bill Of Rights? Why was it needed
The first 10 Ammendments. wasnt strong enough
2 of the writters of the Federalist Essays
Madison and Jay
Why were the Federalist Essays written
To presuade the states to ratify the Constitution
Number of states that needed to ratify
9
Number of states needed to pass ammendment
3/4
First state to ratify
Delaware
1 thing that the Constitution allowed the fedarlists to do that the Articles of Confederation did not
Did not allow Central government enough power
Process of impeachment
House of reps has to find reason
senate has to find you guilty - trial for convention
Judicial not involved