Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers were essays written by
Alexander Hamilton
Three branches of government are Legislative, Executive and
Judicial
This mean the three branches of government are not entirely separated but not completely independent of one another.
Checks and Balances
Our first president
George Washington
He is considered the father of the Constitution
James Madison
System under The Great Compromise that set up a two house governing body
Bicameral System
Change in the written words of the constitution
Amendment
The Second Continental Congress wanted to create a plan for improved government. They suggested a ______________ - or a loose association, or league of states.
Confederation
Article 1 established the ________________ branch
Legislative
Introduction and purpose of the Constitution
Upper House of Congress
Senate
The first 10 amendments
Bill of Rights
This gives power of the courts to determine whether what government does is in accord with what the Constitution provides
Judicial Review
Article 2 established the ___________ branch
Executive
How many Articles
7
Lower House of Congress
House of Representivies
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
Amendment 1
Type of government that elects representatives to govern the people
Republic
Article 3 established the ____________ branch
Judicial
How many Amendments
27
In this compromise, for representation and taxation, "slaves counted as three-fifths of all other persons."
Three-Fifths Compromise
Right to Bear Arms
People who favored adoption of the Constitution
Federalists
This means that all political power resides with the people.
Popular Sovereignty
Rights in Criminal Cases
Amendment 5