fed v anti-fed
this group supported a strong central government and the new constitution
who are the federalists
this compromise created a bicameral legislature (house and senate) to satisfy both large and small states
what is the great compromise
the president can use this power to reject a bill passed by congress
what is a veto
this amendment protects the five freedoms: speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
what is the 1st amendment
this amendment guarantees the right to a "speedy and public trial" by an impartial jury in criminal cases
what is the sixth amendment
this group feared the constitution gave the national government too much power and demanded a bill of rights
who are the anti-federalists
this plan favored large states by proposing representation based on population
what is the Virginia plan
this branch has the power to impeach the president or federal judges
what is the legislative branch
this amendment protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms
what is the 2nd amendment
this amendment prohibits "cruel and unusual punishments" and excessive bail
what is the 8th amendment
these 85 essays were written by Madison, Hamilton, and jay to convince new york to ratify
What are the federalists papers
this plan favored small states by proposing equal representation for every state
what is the New Jersey plan
the supreme court uses this power to declare laws unconstitutional
what is judicial review
this amendment prevents the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers
what is the 3rd amendment
this amendment states that people have rights beyond those specifically listed in the constitution
what is the 9th amendment
anti-federalists were concerned this specific branch of government would become to "monarchical"
what is the executive branch
this controversial compromise determined how enslaved people would be counted for representation and taxes
what is 3/5ths compromise
congress can do this to a president veto if they have a 2/3 majority vote in both houses
what is override
this amendment protects against "unreasonable searches and siezures"
what is the 4th amendment
this amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20
what is the 7th amendment
he was a leading anti-federalists who famously said, "give me liberty, or give me death" and refused to attend the convention
who is Patrick henry
to settle the election of the president, delegates created this body instead of a direct popular vote
what is the electoral college
the senate must provide this for all presidential appointments, such as cabinet members or supreme court justices
what is advice and consent
this amendment ensures you don't have to testify against yourself and protects against double jeopardy
what is the 5th amendment
known as the "reserved powers" amendment, it says powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people
what is the 10th amendment