Test 3 Flashcards
What do we call the forerunner of the constitution?
The Mayflower compact.
What served as a national government for America during the war for Independence?
The second continental congress.
What did the Northwest Ordinance provide?
A plan for government.
What were the weaknesses of the AOC?
- At least nine states had to approve.
- Only 1 branch.
- Congress couldn’t tax.
Who called for prayer at the convention?
Benjamin Franklin.
Who supposedly started the idea of separation of power?
Charles De Montisqueiu
Did Thomas Jefferson attend the constitutional convention?
No.
Who wrote the final draft of the constitution?
Gouverneur Morris.
What did the Virginia plan suggest?
Representation in each house being population based.
What did the Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise suggest?
Congress couldn’t levy export taxes.
What are powers not given to the national government by the Constitution?
Reserved powers.
What type of government is promised in the constitution?
A republican form.
What does the presidents power to veto symbolize?
Checks and balances.
Why did Anti-Federalists dislike the constitution?
It lacked a bill of rights.
What was the 9th state to ratify the constitution?
New Hampshire.
