Articles of Confederation
A plan of government which had created a weak central government, did the U.S. constitution replace?
Articles of Confederation
Is the U.S Constitution the oldest or the newest written constitution of any major government in the world?
Oldest
Is the U. S. Constitution the oldest or newest written constitution of any major government in the world?
Oldest
the branch of government responsible for making laws, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives
Legislative Branch
A group of people who officially elect the President based upon the results from their states
Electoral College
People realized the national government was powerless. Convinced many to meet and discuss the weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
Shay's Rebellion
Who was considered the father of the Constitution?
James Madison
The U.S. Constitution took effect in
1789
two house government
Bicameral
the branch of Government responsible for interpreting laws which consists of the Supreme Court
Judicial Branch
Opponents of the United States Constitution who want a strong national government.
Anti-Federalists
These were rich educated white men that attended conventions
delegates
plan of government; with a set of guiding principles that governs the United States.
Constitution
a house of government with equal representation 2 senators per state.
Senate
to charge with misconduct or a crime
Impeach
Supporters of the Unite States Constitution who wanted a strong national Government.
Federalists
Philadelphia: Connotational Convention
This states the goal and purposes of the government; also, the introductory and begins with We the People.
Preamble
A government with proportional representation (this is based on the population of the state).
House of Representatives
to prohibit or reject a certain law or action from going into effect.
Veto
This word means to approve; changes
Ratification: ratified
This plan led to what is now our Constitution; it was a committee headed by Roger Sheman of Connecticut.
Great Compromise; Connecticut Compromise
Thes are seven main parts/sections of the Constitution.
Articles
a branch of government responsible for enforcing laws which consists of the President, The vice President, the cabinet and others
Executive Branch
The elected leader of the Executive Branch of the United States.
President