Chapter 8
Both Virginia and New Jersey plans called for this.
3 branches of government
The Legislative branch is responsible for doing this.
Make laws.
The Bill of Rights is part of this document.
The Constitution
This amendment says we don't have to house soldiers in our house without our permission.
Amendment 3
While known for his note-taking, he is also MOST KNOWN for his influence during the Constitutional Convention.
James Madison
The Great Compromise was primarily related to this.
Checks and balances is one was of doing this.
Keep on branch from having more power than another.
Protecting the rights in the Bill of Rights is the main job of this.
Federal Courts
This amendment gave the right for slaves to be free.
13th Amendment
Name 2 French soldiers who helped us during the Revolutionary War.
Lafayette and Rochambeau
James Madison was known as the "Father of the Constitution because...
His influence was so great.
The most important job of the Executive branch is to see that this happens.
Enforce and carry out federal laws.
The 4th Amendment protects people and their property from...
Unreasonable searches and seizures.
This amendment gave women the right to vote.
19th Amendment
A Federalist who didn't want the Bill of Rights. He couldn't vote for the Constitution.
Alexander Hamilton
Shay's Rebellion showed that the AOC wasn't a good document. What did a show a need for?
Showed the need for a Constitutional Convention.
The "elastic clause" gives power to Congress. How? (page 122)
Power and the flexibility to carry out laws.
The Miranda Warning reminds people that they the right to....
Remain silent
This amendment gave states rights not stated in the Constitution.
10th Amendment
This delegate from Connecticut helped write the Great Compromise.
Roger Sherman
The Constitutional Convention gave the power to choose a chief executive to the .....
Electoral College
The Judicial branch reviews laws. They also settle these. (pg 124)
Disputes under the law.
The 2nd Amendment protects citizens rights to...
Own weapons
This amendment gives citizens who are 18 and older the right to vote.
26th Amendment
He was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention. He also had a few side inventions...
Ben Franklin