Constitutional convention
The states approval
Ratify
A founders compromise
Slavery
Introduction of the constitution
Preamble
For the bill of rights
Anti-federalist
Purpose of Congress
lawmaking
leader of the constitutional convention
George Washington
This plan proposed a one house legislature, equal representation, included a president and courts, and was prospered by William Patterson.
New Jersey plan
Defines the rule and power of the president
Executive branch
For a strong national government- including
Alexander Hamilton
Federalist
This branch of government includes the Supreme Court, Supreme Court Building, and makes sure laws are fair- judges. Is defined in Article III of the
Constitution.
Judicial branch
The constitutional convention held on May 25,1787 had how many delegates
55
This plan proposed a two house legislature, with proportional representation, included a president and courts, proposed by James Madison.
The Virginia Plan
This branch of government includes the President, White House, and Enforces the laws. Is explained in Article II of the Constitution.
Executive branch
The electoral college was a compromise to create
To decide how the president will be selected
This branch of government includes the Congress, U.S. Capitol Building, and makes the laws. Is defined in Article
I of the Constitution.
Legislative branch
Rules of the constitutional convention
Each state had 1 vote
They kept it a secret
This plan was a compromise that proposed a two house legislature with both proportional and equal representation, included a president and courts, proposed by Roger Sherman
The Great Compromise or Connecticut Solution
Jolly Rancher Daily Double
This Article of the Constitution explains the relationships between the state and national Government
Article IV or 4
The Federalist wrote propaganda states to ratify the congress.
What were these essays called?
Federalist papers
This Article of the Constitution explains the general provisions for the
government.
Article VI or 6
How many states were needed to ratify the constitution
9
The compromise made by the Founders on this issue left a terrible burden for future generations.
Slavery
This article of the constitution explains the ratification procedures
Article VII or 7
How does the Constitution ensure we have a Federal System of
government?
National levels and state level Powers
This Article of the Constitution explains how the Constitution can be
changed or amended.
Article V or 5