Members of the Constitutional Convention
This man created the Virginia Plan and is considered the Father of the Constitution
James Madison
This compromise said that every slave would count as 3/5ths of a person when counting a slave state's population
3/5ths Compromise
Freedoms that people possess relating to life, liberty, and property
Natural Rights
This part of the Preamble means the government must make sure people are safe and there is order within the country
Insure Domestic Tranquility
This article sets up the Executive branch
Article 2
This man was a delegate from Pennsylvania and was very wise and well respected
Benjamin Franklin
The plan for government that was written by James Madison of Virginial but was proposed by Edmund Randolph
The Virginia Plan
This philosopher came up with the idea of Natural Rights
John Locke
This part of the Preamble means the founding fathers wanted to create a stronger country
Form a More Perfect Union
This article sets up the Legislative Branch
Article 1
This man proposed the New Jersey Plan
William Patterson
This plan was put together by the smaller states to counter the Virginia Plan
The New Jersey Plan
These two ancient societies influenced the founding fathers
Greek and Roman Empires
This part of the Preamble means the government will take care of its citizens and keep them healthy and safe
Promote the general welfare
This article sets up the Judicial Branch
Article 3
This man proposed the Connecticut Compromise
Roger Sherman
This plan was proposed by Roger Sherman and proposed Representation is based on population in the House of Representatives and equal representation in the Senate
The Connecticut Compromise
French philosopher who explained the importance of the separation of powers
Montesquieu
This part of the Preamble means the government will make sure the laws and rules are followed and upheld
Establish Justice
This article says that if a subject is not stated or addressed in the Constitution, then that subject is left to each state to individually make laws regarding that subject
Article 4: The States
This man was not present at the convention, but had a great deal of influence on as well as helped James Maddison
Thomas Jefferson
When farmers rebelled because they were in debt after the American Revolution
Shays's Rebellion
This man supplied James Madison with books for research on types of government
Thomas Jefferson
This part of the Preamble discusses negotiating agreements with foreign countries and maintaining a standing military
Provide for the common defense
This article states that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land and takes priority over any state law
Article 6: The Supremacy Clause