Vocab
to approve something
ratify
What was the Northwest Ordinance
an order that commanded the Northwest Territory be divided into smaller territories
What was the three-fifths compromise and why was it important?
three out of every five slaves would be counted toward the population. This was important because Southern states wanted to use slaves to count toward more population so they could have more representation in congress.
What are the three branches of government
Executive- president
Judicial- judges/court
Legislative- congress/representatives
Who were the Antifederalists
people who were against a large national government and feared it would be too powerful. Antifederalists wanted more state government
happens when the prices rise quickly
inflation
What was Shays' Rebellion?
farmers protesting high taxes in Massachusetts
What is a delagate
Someone who represents others- Delagates were sent to the Constitutional Convention.
What system was put in place so that no one branch of government could become too powerful?
checks and balances
How did the Articles of Confederation effect the relationship between America and the rest of Europe?
There was no way to make laws about trade so many European countries didn't take America seriously.
What does veto mean?
to refuse to sign into law
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia
who wrote the Federalists Papers/Essays
James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton
What is the Bill of Rights?
The most important rights citizens have in our country, including the freedom of speech and religion. Written and ratified at the Constitutional Convention.
Why did people want the Bill of Rights to be a part of the Constitution?
There was fear that a strong national government would become too powerful. The Bill of Rights protects the citizens and those rights and reduced the fear of national government.
Which means national government?
Federal Antifederal
Federal
Who supported the Virginia plan?
Mostly southerners- but states with larger population
who was the first president of the United States
George Washington
What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
There was only one branch of government, no currency, the government struggled to pass laws, protests were occuring
Why do you think the Constitution is called a "Living Document"?
The constitution gives us a framework to work in and we can be amending it to fit the current times.
What is reserved power?
When power is left or reserved to the states
Who supported the New Jersey Plan?
States with smaller population
Who is the executive branch?
The president
What was the difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan and ultimately what was decided?
The Virginia plan proposed three branches of government and thought states with larger population like Virginia should have more representation. The New Jersey plan believed all states should have equal power and representation. In the end the Great Compromise used both- congress where representatives are based on population and the senate where every state has 2 regardless of population.
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention and what were some proposed ideas?
To ammend the Articles of Confederation. The Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, and the Great compromise.