Slaves were considered what portion of a free person...
3/5th
Originally a general, who became the first President of the U.S.?
Who is George Washington?
What was the name of the 1st Constitution of the United States?
What is The Articles of Confederation?
Who was in favor of a individualized government?
Who are the Anti-Federalists?
What is the word bicameral( in the Legislative Branch) used for?
Two Houses
Who would say this?
" We fear the tyranny of the monarchy coming to reign over us again."
Who is Anti-Federalist?
What are the 3 branches of gov't?
What is legislative, judicial, executive?
What group was in favor of the Bill of Rights?
Who is Anti-Federalist?
The national Government under the Articles of Confederation were.....
Weak
What branch of the Federal gov't is divided into 2 houses?
Legislative Branch
When and where did the Constitutional Convention take place ?
Philadelphia in 1787
Which branch has the power to interpret laws?
Judicial Branch
What did Daniel Shays' and his men do?
How many colonies started off the U.S.
What is 13?
Once the Constitution was signed by the delegates at the Constitution Convention, how many states had to ratify the constitution?
9 out of 13
What branch of Gov't is controlled by the courts?
What is the judicial branch?