People
Would become the first president of the United States
George Washington
The right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
The Articles of Confederation were America's first....
National Government
The three branches of the government are?
The Articles of Confederation were a failure so Americans created what for our government as a result?
The U.S. Constitution
Alexander Hamilton
13th amendment
According to the New Jersey plan, state representation would be...?
This branch consists of Congress (Senate & The House of Representatives)
Legislative Branch
The Northwest Territory includes what states? (Name all Six)
Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota)
JM is considered a founding father and a leader at the constitutional convention
James Madison
Prevents unreasonable search and seizure
fourth amendment
According to the Virginia plan, state representation would be based on ...?
State population
This branch has the ability to pardon federal offenders.
Executive Branch
Eminent Domain is...?
The ability of the government to take private property for public use.
Helped to create the New Jersey Plan.
William Patterson
Guarantees a trial by jury
6th amendment
Under the Articles of Confederation, states had the power to ...? (Name two powers)
Set Taxes, Enforce National Laws, Control the Western Lands
This branch has the ability to rule a law unconstitutional.
Judicial Branch
The Land Ordinance of 1785 did what?
Called for surveyors to stake out townships in the west
Patrick Henry
Prevents excessive bail as well as cruel and unusual punishment
8th amendment
Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government had the power to...? (pick two powers)
Wage War, Make Peace, Sign Treaties, Issue Money
Which branch can appoint federal judges to the supreme court?
Executive Branch
The Northwest Ordinance did what?
Described how the NW territory would be governed.