Convention
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia
The father of the Constitution
James Madison
What does the word compromise mean?
Agreeing to disagree
Name all 3 branches
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
ratify
55
This man needed to be carried into the Convention at 81 years old..
Benjamin Franklin
What is an amendment?
An official change
Who is the head of the executive branch?
Prez
All 13 states ratified the Constitution.. true or false
false
What year did the Constitutional Convention happen?
1787
Edmond Randolph proposed which plan...
Virginia Plan
What was the 3/5 compromise
Slaves were counted as 3/5 for population purposes.
This term means that each branch of government cannot become more powerful than the other.
Checks and Balances
The basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine powers and duties of government
Constitution
How many states needed to ratify the Constitution?
9 out of 13
This man was responsible for the creation of the NJ plan..
William Patterson
What was the "Great Compromise"
Combining the VP and NJP and creating a 2 house legislature.
Senate = equal representation
House of Representatives = population
Each branch is responsible for its own job or duty..
Separation of powers.
What are the differences between the federalists and anti-federalists...
Federalists - supported Constitution and strong government.
Anti-federalists - opposed Constitution, wanted strong state government.
Which state was missing from the Convention?
Rhode Island
Double jeopardy*
These 2 men were absent from the Constitutional Convention...
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams
What are 2 differences between the Virginia Plan and NJ plan..
teacher discretion
What are the 2 parts of the "2 house legislature"
Senate, House of Representatives
The 3 main parts of the Constitution
Preamble, Articles, Amendments