unit 3.8 flashcards
when, where, why and who the Constitutional Convention
55 delegates from the 13 colonies in Philadelphia in 1787 to fix the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation after Shays rebellion
Virginia Plan
strong centralized gov’t, bicameral legislature, representative numbers based on population
New Jersey Plan
unicameral legislature, weak centralized gov’t, representative numbers equal
The Great Compromise
bicameral legislature with the house of representatives based on population and the senate equal number with 2 per state
3/5 compromise
60 percent of slaves being counted towards population for representation
House of Representatives
elected by the people, 2 yr terms, makes and passes federal laws as a part of the legislative branch
Senate
elected by the state legislatures, 6 yr terms, 2 people who decide the laws as a part of the legislative branch
Federalists
splitting the power between the state and national governments;
national bank and good relations with Great Britain through commerce and trade; strong central government; mainly in the New England and Mid-Atlantic Colonies
Anti-Federalists
concerned with the national government would have too much power; weak central government; opposed the ratification of the Constitution
Democratic-republicans
advocated for westward expansion and favored France over Britain; mainly in the south
Federalist Papers
series of 85 essays urging the citizens of New York to ratify the new United States Constitution written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
How did the Federalists win the debate over who would win and write the constitution?
they promised that they would add a bill of rights if they won over the population
