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The set of basic principals and laws that states the power and duties of government. The "rule book" of a country.
The Constitution
taxes on foods or goods that come from another country. Taxes on imports or exports.
tariffs
Idea proposed by Edmund Randolph, proposed a new federal constitution that would give supreme power to the federal government
The Virginia Plan
Supporters of the Constitution
Federalists
The right to vote
sufferage
When one state trades food or some other service from another state. This can be between countries or states.
interstate commerce
The proposal by William Paterson which called for a one-house legislature, gave each state an equal number of votes and an equal voice in government.
The New Jersey Plan
People who were against the Constitution
Anti-federalists
This document declared that no person could be forced to attend a particular church or be required to pay for church with tax money.
The Virginia Statue for Religious Freedom
A depression
An agreement to create a two house legislature, had ideas from both the Virginia and New Jersey Plans
The Great Compromise
A change to the constitution.
amendments
The right or ability to practice any religion without fear of prosecution or getting in trouble with the government. This is a basic freedom in America.
Freedom of Religion
A rebellion of farmers who were protesting high taxes and heavy debt. Led by Daniel Shay.
Shay's Rebellion
What branch of government is responsible for running the government. The president is within this branch.
The executive branch
10 proposed amendments to the constitution that was intended to protect citizens rights
The Bill of Rights
The first form of government within the United States. Congress would be the single branch of the government, and each state would have one vote in Congress.
The Articles of Confederation
Name two weekness of the Articles of Confederation
Most the power was held by states. One branch of government. Legislative branch has few powers. No executive branch. No judicial system. No system of checks and balances.
Name the three branches of government and tell me two different checks and balances
Legislative, executive, judicial
Essays that were written to support the Constitution
The Federalist Papers