Vocabulary
the branch of government that interprets the laws
judicial branch
Who did the delegates unanimously agree should preside over the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
States being represented in proportion to their population is part of what plan?
Virginia Plan
What plan proposed that every five enslaved persons would count as three free persons?
Three-Fifths Compromise
the branch of government that makes the laws
legislative branch
a group of people named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president
Electoral College
Who was elected a delegate but didn't attend the Constitutional Convention?
Patrick Henry
How many amendments does the Constitution currently have?
27
Which state was not represented at the Constitutional Convention because its leaders opposed a stronger central government?
Rhode Island
the branch of government that carries out the laws
executive branch
the meeting held in Philadelphia in 1787 to write a new constitution
Constitutional Convention
What is popular sovereignty?
the power of the government lies with the people
Which plan states there would be only one vote per state in Congress?
New Jersey Plan
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
a form of government in which power is divided between the federal and state governments
federalism
supporters of the Constitution
Federalists
Which plan did Roger Sherman and his committee propose? This plan called for Congress to have a House of Representatives and a Senate.
Great Compromise
Who are the people named to select the president and vice president?
Electoral College
What keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful over the other branches of government?
checks and balances
the powers that the Constitution does not give to the national government
reserved powers
the powers specifically granted to the national government
expressed powers
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
tells why the Constitution was written
How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
9
What is the split of the authority of the three branches of government called?
separation of powers
powers that both the national government and the state governments can exercise
concurrent powers