Amendments
What are the first 10 amendments of the constitution called?
Bill of Rights
Which plan favored smaller states for legislative representation?
New Jersey Plan
The Articles of Confederation was America’s first _______________.
Governing Document
Who was elected President of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
What is the name of the beginning of the Constitution?
Preamble
I guarantee freedom of speech, press, petition, and peaceful assembly
1st amendment
What fraction was agreed upon for counting slaves as a part of the population?
3/5
In what historical building were the Articles signed?
Independence Hall/Pennsylvania Statehouse
Who came up with the Connecticut Compromise?
Roger Sherman
What do you call a settlement in which each side agrees to give up some of its demands?
Compromise
The 19th amendment allows which group the right to vote
Women
Edmund Randolph proposed which plan to the Constitutional Congress?
Virginia Plan
Under the Articles the National Government was very _________.
WEAK
Who was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention?
Benjamin Franklin
The idea that power is divided among three branches of government is known as ____.
Separation of Powers
The 2nd amendment gives Americans the right to do what?
Keep and bear
arms
What is another name for the “Great Compromise”?
Connecticut Compromise
What document will replace the Articles of Confederation?
United States Constitution
Who leads a group of farmers in Shays’ Rebellion?
Daniel Shays
Another word for change is __________.
Amend
The 13th amendment outlaws what?
Slavery
The distribution of seats in the House of Representatives is based upon _____________.
States’ population
What event forces the Government to look at the Articles more closely?
Shays’ Rebellion
Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
Cede means__________.
To give up