US Constitution and Bill of Rights Flashcards
Anti-Federalists
Critics of the 1787 Constitution. Bill of Rights crafted in response to their criticisms.
Anti-Federalist papers
Writings by those opposed to the firmer union of states
Articles of Confederation
The agreement between the original thirteen states, ratified in 1781. Concerns that it created an overly weak federal government led to the US Constitution.
Bill of Rights
The first 10 amendments. Limits the power of Congress. Drafted in 1789, ratified in 1791.
Connecticut (or Great) Compromise of 1787
The agreement that outlined House with proportional representation and Senate with two representatives per state.
Delaware
The first state to ratify the US Constitution
Federalist Papers
Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison
Patrick Henry
Prominent revolutionary orator and Anti-Federalist
Incorporation
The process by which portions of the Bill of Rights have been applied to state governments by the Supreme Court
John Jay
First chief justice of the Supreme Court and delegate to the 1st and 2nd Continental Congresses.
James Madison
4th President
Marbury v. Madison
US Supreme Court ruling that Congress cannot pass laws contrary to the Constitution. Basis for judicial review
Massachusetts Compromise
Led to the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution
Philadelphia
Site of the Constitutional Convention
4th amendment
Prohibits unreasonable search and seizure
