Important People
Who was the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
What was the original plan for America's government called?
The Articles of Confederation
Which states wanted representation to be based on population?
Large states
What does amendment mean?
a change or addition to the Constitution to improve it
Who created "The Virginia Plan"?
James Madison
Who was named the chairman/leader of the Convention?
George Washington
Who had the majority of the power under the Articles of Confederation?
the states
Which states favored the New Jersey Plan?
small states
How many amendments are listed in the original Bill of Rights?
10
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the people...
Who was the first person to sign the Constitution?
George Washington
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get?
one
This agreement allowed the states with slaves to count their free population plus three-fifths of their slave population.
Three-Fifths Compromise
What does the 1st amendment guarantee?
the freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition
What are the three branches of government?
executive, legislative, and judicial
Who was the oldest person at the convention?
Benjamin Franklin
TRUE OR FALSE.
Under the Articles of Confederation, America had a president in charge.
FALSE
Which hot topic did the delegates decide to not mention in the Constitution at all?
slavery
Why did several states insist on the addition of the Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution?
to limit the power of the U.S. government
What is the name of the agreement to have an equal number of votes in the Senate and the House of Representatives votes would be based on population?
The Great Compromise
Name one of the important people missing from the convention because they were in France.
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
TRUE OR FALSE.
Under the Articles of Confederation, states could collect taxes, but the national government could not.
TRUE
What words in the Declaration of Independence did George Mason use to support his argument that slavery was wrong?
"All men are created equal"
How many amendments to the Constitution have been made in all?
27
What are the two parts that make up Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate