Famous People
Compromises
Principles of Government
Structure of Government
Rights of the People
100
Commander in chief of the Constitutional army and president at the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
Who is George Washington?
100
This compromise combined the Virginia plan for large states, and the New Jersey plan for small states.
What is the Great Compromise?
100
This principle of government divides the powers of government among the executive, legislative and judicial branches.
What is Separation of Powers?
100
This document sets up the basic structure of government for our country.
What is the Constitution?
100
This amendment guarantees the Freedom of speech, religion, press, The right to assemble and petition.
What is the 1st Amendment?
200
He kept the minutes at the Constitutional Convention, and is known as the "Father of the Constitution" as well as the author
Who is James Madison?
200
This compromise decided how slaves would be counted for taxation and representation.
What is the 3/5 compromise?
200
This principle states that people have the power in our government.
What is popular sovereignty?
200
This part of government is responsible for writing the laws.
What is the Legislative Branch?
200
This amendment prohibits Excessive bail and cruel and Unusual punishments.
What is the 8th Amendment?
300
He was a delegate from New York who was a Federalist and wanted a strong national government. Later he would lead the Federalist party.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
300
This plan of government proposed a one-house congress based on equal representation of the states.
What is the New Jersey Plan?
300
This principle of government gives each branch of government powers over the other two branches so that no branch becomes too powerful.
What is Checks and Balances?
300
This part of government is responsible for carrying out or enforcing the laws.
What is the Executive Branch?
300
This amendment protects Against unreasonable search and Seizure.
What is the 4th Amendment?
400
He was an inventor from Philadelphia and was also the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
400
This plan proposed a two-house congress based on population.
What is the Virginia Plan?
400
This principle distributes the powers of government between the national and state governments.
What is Federalism?
400
What document protects the individual rights of the people?
What is the Bill of Rights?
400
This is the name of the rights of life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
What are unalienable rights?
500
He was an anti-federalist from Virginia who was opposed to the constitution during ratification (Hint: think "Give me liberty or give me death").
Who is Patrick Henry?
500
This principle places restrictions on the powers of government and requires everyone to obey the law.
What is Limited Government?
500
This group of amendments are Known as our “due process” Amendments and protect those individuals who are accused of a crime.
What are amendments 4-8?
500
This part of government is responsible for interpreting the law?
What is the Judicial Branch?
500
This amendment guarantees A speedy and public trial by an Impartial jury.
What is the 6th Amendment?
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