Amendments
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
Who supported the ratification of the Constitution?
Federalist
This document was ratified on September 17, 1787.
the U.S. Constitution
The people elect representative to rule on their behalf
Republicanism
Who made up the Separation of Powers also known as the 3 branches?
Charles de Montesquieu
Who was aganist (opposed) the ratification of the Constitution?
Anti-Federalist
Agreement that a proportion of the slaves in a state would be counted in the state's population for representation purposes.
Three-Fifths Compromise
Shared power between national/state
Federalism
The job of congress (LEGISLATIVE)
make laws for our nation.
Patrick Henry, George Mason?
Anti- Federalist
Virginia Plan
" We the People" People have the right to alter or abolish their government (by voting)
Popular Sovereignty
The judicial department is made up of?
judges, supreme court, and other federal courts
The 6th amendment?
Trial by jury
James Madison, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton
Federalist
A plan favored by small states in which each state received an equal number of representatives in Congress.
New Jersey Plan
Check and Balances
Who makes up the executive branch?
The president, vice president and cabinet members
What did the 4th amendment do?
Protect against the unreasonable search or seizure
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To explain how the constitution works.
Agreement that the legislative branch would be Bi-Cameral with a House of Representatives based on a state's population and a Senate with equal representation.
The Great Compromise
3 Branches of Government
Separation of Powers