Vocabulary
having two separate lawmaking chambers
bicameral
How many of the representatives had to agree to change or add anything at the Constitutional Convention
13
This plan favored the small states and wanted one house based on equal votes
New Jersey Plan
Who only supported the Constitution with the addition of the Bill of Rights?
Anti-Federalist
What are some individual or Bill of Rights listed in the Constitution
Freedom of speech, press, petition, religion, assembly. Right to bear arms. Search and seizure, speedy and public trial etc
authority belonging only to the federal government
enumerated powers
What was the first attempt at self government?
Articles of Confederation
This plan favored the larger states and wanted representation based on population
Virginia Plan
The constitution set up where power is shared between the states and federal government. What is this called?
Federalism
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
authority not specifically mentioned in the Constitution but suggested in its language
implied powers
How was the government structured under the Articles of Confederation?
It was unicameral- one house and states had all the power
What did the Great Compromise do?
Created one house based on equal votes and one house based on representation
The 26th amendment lowered the voting age from what?
21 to 18
authority shared by the states and federal government
concurrent powers
Why did the country write the Articles of Confederation?
They feared a strong national government and gave states the power
How did Constitutional Convention resolve the issue of slaves counting in the votes for representation. Be specific.
This type of power is left only to the states?
Reserved powers
13th amendment
a group of people named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president
electoral college
List the five weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation
Who proposed the Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention?
Rodger Sherman
The words "We the People" in the preamble relate to what constitutional principle word?
Popular sovereignty
The 14th amendment establishes citizenship. What are two ways you can become a citizen in the United States?
Naturalization