Unit 3--US Constitution Flashcards
learn all about the US constitution
Who wrote the Constitution?
The Constitution was drafted by James Madison
Why was the constitution written
It was created to estblish a new system of government for the newly independent nation
What happened in shays rebellion
farmers protested against oppressive government policies
Why did Shay started a rebellion
Farmer were unable to pay their debts and taxes
so they protested
Who creates the three-fifths compromise and why is it important
What are The Seven Principles of the US Constitution
popular sovereignty, republicanism, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, limited government, and individual rights.
What is the purpose of the seven principles
It established a system of government for democracy
What is the bill of rights?
The Bill of Rights is the ten Amendments to the constitution
When and why did the Constitutional Convention take place?
In Philadelphia between May and September of 1787
