People
The Father of the Constitution
James Madison
1st document to limit the govt. or (kings's) power by guaranteeing trial by jury and due process
Magna Carta
People have authority over the government, 1st (3) words of the Constitution "We the People..."
Popular Sovereignty
Shays's Rebellion
Protects (RAPPS) religion, assembly, petition the govt, freedom of the press, and speech
1st Amendment
Leader of the Federalist Political Party
Alexander Hamilton
The U.S. 1st Government and Constitution; failed due to state govt's being too strong and Natl govt being too weak
Articles of Confederation
Federalism
Plan of the Great Compromise favoring large populated states based a state's population
Virginia Plan
Reserved for the states, Federalism
10th Amendment
Leader of the Anti-Federalist Political Party
Thomas Jefferson
Law of the land in the U.S., balances govt. power with individual rights, 1st three words are "We the People..."
Constitution
Feared too much power in any (1) branch
Separation of Powers
An effect of the Virginia Plan, benefitting Southern states, counting a portion of the slave population that represents a states total population
3/5th's compromise
Right of the accused that protects against self incrimination (right to remain silent)
5th Amendment
Political Party that wanted a stronger national government to protect the country
Federalist
Protects individual liberties that were amended to the Constitution in 1791 and are the 1st 10 amendments
Bill of Rights
Each branch can limit the other branches
Checks and Balances
Plan of the Great Compromise favoring small populated states, based on equality
New Jersey Plan
Right of the accused that protects against unreasonable search and seizure
4th Amendment
Political Party that felt the Constitution threatened individual rights and wanted individual rights protected
(3) Colonial Legislatures that established a representative government in the U.S.
-House of Burgesses, Mayflower Compact, and Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Requires 2/3rd's of Congress and 3/4th's of State Legislatures to change the Constitution
Amending Process
Great Compromise
Right of the Accused that guarantees informed of charges, an attorney, speedy trial, and fair and impartial jury
6th Amendment