Compromise
Settled the dispute over state representation by creating a two-house legislature
the Great Compromise
These were written to support the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and explain its principles to the public.
The Federalist Papers
Legislative
Known as the "Father of the U.S. Constitution" for his role in drafting and promoting its ratification, or #4.
James Madison
The U.S. Constitution replaced this other document that had a weaker central government.
Articles of Confederation
Counted these people as 3/5 of a person for representation and taxation.
Enslaved people
Anti-federalists opposed the Constitution fearing a strong ____________ government would threaten individual rights.
central, national, or federal
The Electoral College, not popular vote decides the election of this office position.
President of the United States of America
Division of power between the state and national governments.
Federalism
The clause in the Constitution that asserts that federal law takes precedence over state laws. (Hint: it's not Santa Clause)
Supremacy Clause
Plan that favored large states having more representation in the Legislative Branch.
Virginia Plan
This was added to appease the Anti-federalists.
The Bill of Rights
Article III discusses this branch that did not exist under the Articles of Confederation.
Judicial Branch
Year the Constitution was signed (not approved, signed)
1787
Most powerful branch and why.
None. Separation of powers and checks and balances makes sure no branch is more powerful than another
Term meaning two-house, legislative body.
Bicameral
Name two authors of the Federalist Papers.
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay
Power given to the courts to strike down laws that are unconstitutional
Judicial Review
He served as president of the Constitutional Convention
George Washington
Clause that gave Congress flexibility to make laws deemed "necessary and proper".
Elastic clause
Rebellion that tested the new U.S. Constitution but was literally put down by President Washington and troops. Now that's the national government enforcing the law.
Whiskey Rebellion