Articles of Confederation
What was the nation's first plan of government called?
The Articles of Confederation
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What was the Great Compromise about?
Representation in Congress
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
Ten
Why did the Founders intentionally make the national government weak under the Articles?
They feared another strong central power like Britain
What year was the Constitutional Convention held?
1787
What did the Great Compromise create?
A bicameral legislature - the Senate and House of Representatives
What do the words "We the People" mean?
Government gets its power from the people
What freedom is protected by the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
What could Congress not do under the Articles that caused problems?
Collect taxes or enforce laws
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
What issue did the Three-Fifths Compromise address?
Counting enslaved people toward population for representation
How many articles are in the Constitution?
Seven
Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?
The Second Amendment
Which event showed that the Articles of Confederation were too weak?
Shays' Rebellion
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
To revise the Articles of Confederation
What group wanted the Bill of Rights added before ratifying the Constitution?
The Anti-Federalists
Which article creates the Legislative Branch?
Article I
Which amendment says you don't have to house soldiers in your home?
The Third Amendment
What was the main result of the weaknesses of the Articles?
The creation of the U.S. Constitution
What major decision did the delegates make once the meeting began?
To write a completely new Constitution
What group supported the ratification of the Constitution?
Which article says the Constitution is the "Supreme Law of the Land?"
Article VI
Why were the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
To protect individual freedoms and limit government power