Framers
Alexander Hamilton was a __________, which meant he supported a stronger, more centralized U.S. government.
Federalist
The system in which power is divided between the national, or federal, government and the state governments.
Federalism
This branch of government writes the law
Legislative Branch
The first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution which guarantee individual rights.
Bill of Rights
to change or modify
Amend
He resigned from his position as America's first president after serving two terms
George Washington
A principle by which the powers of government are divided among separate branches.
Separation of Powers
This branch of government enforces the law
Executive Branch
The two chambers of the Legislative Branch are...
Senate and House of Representatives
to reject a decision or proposal
Veto
_____________, as a group, opposed the Constitution because they favored states' rights over a centralized federal government. They were later appeased by adding the Bill of Rights.
Antifederalists
Representative government in which citizens can vote for people to represent their opinions and views.
Republic (also accepted: Republicanism)
This branch of government interprets the law
Judicial Branch
A 1786 revolt in Massachusetts led by farmers in reaction to high taxes.
Shay's Rebellion
to approve something (for example, a state's approval of the Constitution)
Ratify
Considered the "Father of the Constitution" because of his significant role in drafting the Constitution and promoting it through his writings, including Federalist No. 10.
James Madison
System in which decisions made by a majority place its interests above those of an individual or minority group, resulting in oppression comparable to that of a tyrant
Tyranny of majority
This branch has the power to declare a law unconstitutional
Judicial Branch
The first American constitution, passed in 1777, which created a loose alliance of 13 independent states.
Articles of Confederation
to remove from office for misconduct
Impeach
In response to Shay's Rebellion, he said, "The tree of Liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is its natural manure.”
Thomas Jefferson
The system of mutual accountability among the three branches of the national government so that no branch can abuse its powers.
Checks and balances
This branch has the power to override a presidential veto
Legislative Branch
As the Constitutional framers debated about state representation, they came up with a compromise that enslaved people would be counted as ____ of a person.
Three-Fifths or 3/5
A small, organized group that causes dissension or trouble within a larger one (Hint: James Madison uses this word often in Federalist No. 10)
Faction