Which plan was favored by large population states?
Virginia Plan
Preamble
The introduction to the Constitution, states its purpose and goals.
What plan was favored by smaller states?
New Jersey Plan
Bicameral
A two-house legislature
Who were the Federalists and who were the Anti-Federalists?
Federalists (Virginia Plan) supported the Constitution and a strong central government. Anti-Federalists (New Jersey Plan) opposed it, favoring stronger state governments and a Bill of Rights.
What are changes to the Constitution called?
Amendments
Ratify
To formally approve or confirm a law, treaty, or agreement.
The judicial department is made up of?
judges/supreme court
What is the 3/5th compromise?
Counted enslaved people as three-fifths of a person for representation and taxation.
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
Established the framework for our government, protects individual rights, and ensures the rule of law in the U.S.
Electoral College
The system used to elect the President and Vice President of the United States.
List the Bill of Rights
1. Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Right to Petition
2. Right to keep and bear arms
3. No quartering of Soldiers in peacetime
4. Protection against unreasonable search and seizure
5. No double jeopardy, protections against self-incrimination, and due process
6. Right to a fair and speedy trial
7. Right to Jury in Civil Cases
8. Protection against cruel and unusual punishments
9. Rights of the people
10. Rights of the states
What are the 7 Articles of the Constitution
I. Legislative Branch – makes laws.
II. Executive Branch – enforces laws.
III. Judicial Branch – interprets laws.
IV. Relations among states.
V. The Amendment Process.
VI. National Supremacy and Oaths of Office.
VII. Ratification process for the Constitution.
The Constitutional Convention took place to write a document to replace which existing document?
The Articles of Confederation
Separation of Power
And
Checks and Balance
Dividing government powers among three branches to prevent abuse of power.
Each branch can limit the powers of the others to maintain balance.