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This first attempt at American governance was based on Americans' distrust of government.
What are the Articles of Confederation
This man contributed most to the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
Who is James Madison
The__________, were against the Constitution at first because they thought Federal power was too great.
Who were the Anti-Federalists?
This branch of government can override a Presidential veto.
What is the Legislature?
This branch of government interprets the law.
What is the judicial branch?
The _________ had more power than the Federal government under the Articles of Confederation.
What are the states?
This states' plan would have granted more representation to larger states in Congress.
What is the Virginia Plan?
This principle divides government power between the 3 branches of government.
What is Separation of Power?
The Senate and House of Rep. make up this legislative body.
What is Congress?
This branch of government's leaders are chosen by the electoral college.
What is the executive branch?
The Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan only came to an agreement through this.
What is the Great Compromise?
This states' plan would have representation in congress be equal among all the states.
What is the New Jersey Plan?
This group supported the US Constitution and would write papers to gain citizen support.
Who are the Federalists?
This document is the "supreme law of the land" in the United States.
What is the US Constitution?
This is a change to the Constitution, which requires a supermajority (2/3) of Congress or states to propose and a 3/4 majority of states to ratify (approve).
What is an amendment?
This was the Articles of Confederation's primary shortcoming.
What is it's unicameral legislature?
This convention was called by Congress in 1787 Philadelphia to revise the failing Articles of Confederation.
What is the Constitutional Convention?
This article of the US Constitution grants the right to a fair trial.
What is Article 6?
This process must be completed to make changes to the US Constitution.
What is the Amendment Process?
This branch of government enforces, or carries out, laws.
What is the executive branch?
Under the articles of Confederation _______ states would have to agree to make a change.
What are all states?
The issue of Slavery was somewhat solved by this compromise.
What is the 3/5ths Compromise?
This Bill, added to the drafting of the US Constitution, limits the powers of government by protecting the peoples' liberties and rights.
What is the Bill of Rights?
Law Declared Unconstitutional, overriding of a Presidential veto, President Vetoing a law passed by congress:
Are all examples of this constitutional principle.
What is Checks and Balances?
This is the highest court in the country
What is the supreme court?