Lesson 1
Which was the first colony to organize as a state?
New Hampshire
Why didn't small states like the Virginia Plan?
The small states felt they would be ignored.
A promise of what article in the Constitution helped all 13 colonies ratify the document?
The Bill of Rights
What are the five principles of government?
Popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, check and balances, and federalism
What are those powers called?
Implied Powers
What are 3 items each state has as part of their government?
Governor, Judges, and Legislature
Why didn't large states like the New Jersey Plan?
The large states didn't like how each state would only get one vote.
What part of the Constitution states the goals and purpose of government?
The Preamble
What are 3 types of powers?
Enumerated, concurrent, and reserved
What is Article l
Legislative branch
What were some Weaknesses of the first constitution?
Lack of power and money, Lack of central power, and rules to rigid.
What was the 3/5 compromise?
Every five enslaved people would count as 3 free people
What part of the Constitution describes the way the government is set up?
The Articles
Which powers do the states have?
Concurrent powers
What were details of the Great Compromise?
Congress would have 2 houses, Senate and House of Representatives
What states were part of the Old Northwest?
Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and part of Minnesota
How do we choose the president of the United States
The electoral college.
Who has the final authority in interpreting the Constitution?
The Supreme Court
Which powers are spelled out of listed?
Enumerated powers
Which group supported the new Constitution?
the Federalists
What caused the political leaders, merchants, and writers to call for a stronger national government?
Shay's Rebellion
Who wrote the Great Compromise?
Roger Sherman
What are additional changes to the constitution called?
Bill of Rights
What clause allows Congress to use powers not directly listed in the constitution?
The Necessary and Proper Clause
Who were some of the key figures of the Federalists
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay