"we must protect ourselves against a president becoming a tyrant."
What is antifederalist
Large states wanted representation to be
What is based on population.
The debate between Northern and Southern states was resolved by the ____ _____ __________.
What is three- fifths Compromise
Who was the main contributor of ideas for the U.S. Constitution?
Who was James Madison
Why did the U.S Constitution have a bicameral legislature?
To give small and Large states a compromise on representation.
"The National government should be limited, and states and individuals should have specific rights
What is Anti- federalist
Small states wanted to be representation to be
what is equal for all states
The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called the ______ ____ ______.
What is Bill of Rights.
John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison were _______________.
What is Federalists
What was the states population importance in the debate at the Constitutional Convention?
Population determined the number of members a state could have in the House of representatives.
"We prefer to make our own decisions because our needs are not the same as your needs."
What is Anti-federalist
Northern States wanted enslaved people _____________ towards representation.
What is not to count
Each branch of the U.S. federal government has its own distinct responsibilities. What term describes this
What is Separation of Powers
George Mason and Patrick Henry were ____________.
What is anti -federalists
Why was bill of rights added to the Constitution?
To satisfy the Anti-Federalist.
"We need to build an army to protect our country, but we cannot collect taxes to fund it."
What is Federalists
Southern states wanted enslaved people ______________ towards representation.
What is to count
Congress makes laws, but the president can veto laws, is an example of what?
What is Checks and Balances
________________ tended to live in rural areas.
Who is anti-federalists
In the Preamble " We the People" stands for
What is Popular Sovereignty
"The Articles of confederation formed a half-starved, limping government."
What is Federalists
Debate between large states and small states was resolved by the ___________ ___________.
What is Great Compromise
Who was the chosen leader at the Constitutional Convention?
Who was George Washington
_____________ tended to live in coastal cities.
Who is federalists.
In Preamble what does " to ensure domestic tranquility" mean?
To maintain Peace.