The New Government
The first government for the United States
Articles of Confederation
The Virginia Plan, supported by large states, wanted representation in Congress determined by
Population
The three branches of government work together under this system.
Checks & Balances
The two groups who battled it out over the Constitution
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
The First Ten Amendments To The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The main weakness of the Articles of Confederation
Central government was too weak
The Supreme Court is housed in what branch of government?
Judicial Branch
The Anti-Federalists were pro ____________ having the power
States
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
The first amendment contains how many freedoms?
5
The framers took their ideas for the new government from which two philosophers?
Hobbes and Locke
Rodger Sherman, delegate for this state, presented a compromise named
The Connecticut Plan
The main power of the Legislative Branch (Congress)
Write Laws
The federalists were for a stronger...
Central or Federal Government
The Right to Bear Arms is the __________ amendment
Second
It is believed that without government citizens would live in
State of Nature
The name of a two house legislature
Bicameral
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!
The Executive Branch is made up of the President, Vice President, and his/her _________________.
Cabinet
The anti-federalists were worried a strong central government would cause citizens to lose
freedom or liberty
The fourth amendment protects citizens from unlawful _____________
search and seizure
Citizens and the government enter into this agreement, where citizens are protected but give up some freedoms for the protection
Social Contract
As a part of Rodger Sherman's compromise, to determine population slaves would be counted as less than one person under what compromise?
The 3/5 compromise
In order to override a presidents veto, how much of a vote is needed by Congress?
2/3 of a vote
The federal government published this document to tell people why their form of government was best
Federalists Papers
During the criminal process The 6th amendment grants you a right to a speedy trial, confront witnesses, a fair jury, and the right to have a/an ____________.