A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
What is the second amendment
100
Had a federal government much like ours, a president, courts, and a congress with two houses.
What is The Virginia Plan
200
Powers the constitution does not give to the federal government; powers set aside for the states
What is reserved powers
200
No national court system existed
What is lack of central power
200
the idea that power lies with the people
What is popular sovereignity
200
No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without consent of the owner, nor in time of war,but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
What is third amendment
200
Based on Articles of Confederation (with some changes), Congress could tax and regulate, or control trade. Had a one house Congress.
What is The New Jersey Plan
300
Powers shared by the state and federal governments
What is concurrent powers
300
Congress could not pass laws without the approval of 9 states
What is rules to rigid
300
To vote approval of
What is ratification
300
The enumeration in the constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people
What is the ninth amendment
300
Congress had two houses, a senate, and house of representatives. Pleased smaller states.
What is the Great Compromise
400
a clause stating that the constitution and other laws and treaties made by the national government are "the supreme law of the land"
What is supremacy clause
400
Strictly limited with their power
What is the confederation congress
400
A law, usually of a city or country
What is ordinances
400
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
What is the eighth amendment
400
Some issues remained, Enslaved people should not be counted as representatives, and every five slaves would equal 3 free people
What is Three-Fifths Compromise
500
The entire system of government in the United States rests on what single document
What is the constitution
500
Colonists stopped paying taxes after the war and nothing could be done about it which started a rebellion
What is Shay's Rebellion
500
A legislature consisting of two parts, or houses
What is bicameral
500
The powers delegated to the United States by the constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states receptively, or to the people.
What is the tenth amendment
500
Worried that congress would have too much power and stop traders from bringing enslaved people into the nation.