lesson1
what is the definition for constitution?
the definition is detailed, written plan for government.
where did the convention take place
Independence Hall on May 25, 1787
what is the three part of the constitution
preamble, articles, and amendments
what is popular sovereignty?
Popular sovereignty means ‘’the people’s right to rule’’
what is enumerated powers
powers given directly to the national government by the Constitution
what happened in the 1777
in 1777 the article of confederation took place
What happened in the Virginia Plan?
it was about the state population and all of the votes
what are the three branches?
legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch
what is limited government and the rule of law
Limited government means that the government can do only what the people allow it to do
what is reserved powers?
powers that the Constitution does not give to the national government
what happened in the Ordinance of 1785
the ordinance of 1785 was planed to surveying western lands.
how many people will it take for men will make up the constitutional convention
55
what were the first 10 amendments
Bill of Rights
what is separation of powers?
To separate the federals government's powers
what is concurrent powers?
powers shared by the state and federal governments
when was the second ordinance passed?
what was the one house making branch with each state getting one vote
The New Jersey Plan
what does assumed mean?
to take on or accept a role or responsibility
what is checks and balances?
Separation of powers was set up to check unlimited authority
what is Three-Fifths Compromise?
agreement providing that enslaved persons would count as three-fifths of other persons in determining representation in Congress
when did the fighting between Great Britain and the new nation end?
the fighting ended 1783
what was the Great Compromise?
agreement providing a dual system of congressional representation
how many steps did it take to process to formally amend the constitution
it took 2
what is federalism?
gives limits on government
what is the Constitutional Convention
it is the meeting of state delegates in 1787 leading to adoption of a new Constitution