He is the father of the Constitution and wrote the Federalist Papers supporting the Constitution.
Who is James Madison?
100
The type of government in which the people elect representatives.
What is the Republic?
100
Willingness to work for the good of the nation even at a great personal sacrifice.
What is Civic Virtue?
Double Jeopardy!
100
Date the Constitution is written and ratified. (approved)
When was 1787?
100
The first 10 amendments. Establishes the rights guaranteed to each citzen, such as freedom of speech, the press, religon, trial by jury...etc.
What is the Bill of Rights
200
Wrote the Virginia Bill of Rights (example for U.S Bill of Rights.)
Who is George Mason?
200
System of govt. that keeps on branch from being more powerful than the others.
What are Checks and Balances?
200
Peacefully refusing to obey laws that one considers unjust: (willing to pay consequences of actions.)
What is Civil Disobedience
200
2/3 of Congress + 3/4 of all states must agree to change the Constitution.
What is the Amending Process?
200
Each branch of government has specific & seperate duties and responsibilities.
What is the Seperation of Powers?
300
Published essays written by Hamilton & Madison supporting the Constitution.
What are the Federalist Papers?
300
The branch government that enforces the law.
What is the Executive Branch?
300
To formally accuse an official of a crime related to governmental duties.
What is Impeach?
300
compromise where slaves would be counted as 3/5 of a person for a state's representation in Congress.
What is the Tree Fifths Compromise?
300
Sharing of power between national ( federal) & state governments.
What is Federalism?
400
A Person supported weak state govt & strong national govt; favored the Constitution.
Who are Federalists?
400
The branch of government that makes the law.
What is Legislative Branch?
400
Any change (addition or subtraction) made to the Constitution.
What is an Amendment?
400
1st plan of U.S government each state had one vote but could not tax. (Just a loose league of states)
What are the Articles of Conferderation
400
Rules that protect the rights of the accused; remain silent, attorney, jury, and punishment.
What is Due Process.
500
Person who supported strong state govt & and weak national govt against the Constitution.
Who are Anti-Federalists?
500
the branch of government that interprets the laws.
What is the Judicial Branch?
500
The idea that govt. receives its authority from the people Example: ("We the people & consent of the governed".)
What is Popular Sovereignty?
500
Compromiseof both : New Jersey Plan each stae has 2 Senators. Virginia Plan House of Representatives is based on a state's population. (Census over 10 years).