AOC
The United States would have struggled to fight a war while the AOC was the government. Why is this?
They could not draft soldiers.
Someone who supported the new U.S. Constitution.
Federalist
Who is known as the "father of the constitution"?
James Madison
Branch of government that interprets the laws.
Judicial Branch
The Bill of Rights is the first _________ amendments.
10
First government of the United States.
Someone who opposed the U.S. Constitution because they felt it lacked rights for the people.
Anti-Federalist
The plan designed to help bigger states and make the number of representatives based on population.
Virginia Plan
Powers that the Constitution assigns to the state.
Reserved Powers
Amendment that guarantees the freedom of religion.
Amendment 1
This event was the wake up call for the designers of the AOC that it needed to be changed.
Shays' Rebellion
Branch of government designed to help enforce the laws.
Executive Branch
The plan designed to help smaller states and make the number of representatives equal.
New Jersey Plan
Powers that the Constitution assigns to the national/federal government.
Delegated Powers
Which amendment was put place because the British would search houses looking for smuggled/illegal goods?
Amendment 4
The United States lacked order under the AOC because they lacked what?
A leader or a court system.
Branch of government that makes the laws.
Legislative Branch
The name of the solution agreed upon by members at the Constitutional Convention regarding the enslaved population.
3/5's Compromise
Powers that are shared by the national/federal and state governments.
Concurrent Powers
Which amendment was put in place because of the Quartering Act put in place by the British?
Amendment 3
Name the five states that were added to the United States under the Northwest Ordinance.
Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan & Wisconsin
Name of the system put in place so each branch of government limits the power of other branches.
Checks & Balances
Number of people who agreed with and signed the U.S. Constitution.
39
A system of government where states and national government share power.
Federal System
Which amendment gives states a voice so the federal government didn't get to much power?
Amendment 10