Origins of American Political Ideas
Unicameral
Single house legislature
Delegates
Someone chosen to represent the people
The first agreed upon organization of Government
Articles of Confederation
Federalist
Strong national government
What country did we gain independence from
England
Bi cameral
Two houses legislature
Thomas Jefferson
Author of the Declaration of Independence
State approval
State approval
Virginia plan
Each house had representation based on population
Anti Federalist
Weak national government (emphasis on states rights)
Limited Government
Government is restricted in what they may due
taxes on imported goods
Duty
Advocated for states to meet to discuss the Articles of Confederation
James Madison
New Jersey plan
There is one house with each state equally represented
How many states had to vote to ratify the contitution
9
The idea the government should serve the will of the people
Representative Government
Author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Shays’ Rebellion
series of uprisings in response to the articles of confederations weaknesses
Connecticut Compromise
A combination of the Virginia plan and the New Jersey plan
How many states had to agree to change the articles of confederation
13
Protection against the taking of life, liberty, or property without legal reason
Due process
All power originates from the people
Popular Sovereignty
Each state must accept Legal proceedings of other states.
Full Faith and Credits
Three-fifths Compromise
Free persons + 3/5 “all other persons” when determining population
What is one of the two states that need to ratify the constitution in order for the county to succeed
Virginia and/or New York