Conflict & Compromise
Who were the Federalists?
Supporters of the Constitution
The First 10 Amendments of the Constitution are called what?
The Bill of Rights
The Constitution begins with "We the People". According to this phrase who has the power?
The citizens (people)
Which plan did the larger states support?
The Virginia Plan
What term best describes the concept of each branch of government having its own responsibilities?
Separation of powers
What was the purpose of the Federalists Papers?
Explain and defend the Constitution
What resolved the conflict over legislative representation between the north and south?
The Great Compromise
Name one reason they Articles of Confederation needed to be changed.
#1 No chief executive/ executive branch → need someone incharge
#2 One Congress vote → uneven voting power based on a wide range of population.
#3 Couldn’t create national army without state approval→ Can’t maintain national security without an army
#4 No taxing power→ No money to pay off war debt & keep government running
#5 Congress makes laws→ can’t enforce them
#6 Inconsistent trade laws→ Can’t regulate trade
#7 No national currency → Can’t create a stable economic system without the same currency.
The First Amendment protects what?
Why didn't the anti-federalists want to support the Constitution?
They felt it did not protect the rights of the individual.
Explain the representation of the legislative branch.
The Senate consists of two senators per state that serve 6 year terms.
The House of Representatives has state representatives that are based on population.
How did the Bill of Rights become part of the Constitution?
It was added through the amendment process.
How was the issue of slavery handled during the Constitutional Convention?
The Legislative Branch makes laws and consists of two branches. What are these branches called?
Congress- The Senate and the House of Representatives
Why did the U.S. Constitution include a bicameral legislature?
The two houses helped both the south and the north reach a compromise.