Colonial Era
Sent explorers in search of Gold, God, and Glory
Spain
Colonial phrase used to protest British acts.
No taxation without representation
Plan for a two-house legislatures, based on population
Virginia Plan
Procedural rules allow one branch to check and to limit another
Checks and Balances
Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech (RAPPS)
1st Amendment
Profit from Fish, Fur, and Friendship
France
Author of Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Plan for a one-house legislature, equal representation
New Jersey Plan
The government gets its authorities from the people
Popular Sovereignty
No illegal search or seizure
4th Amendment
Economic Opportunity, Expand Land, Escape Religious Freedom
England
Leader of the Continental Army
George Washington
Settled disputes between large and small states by establishing a bicameral legislature
Great Compromise
Citizens elect representatives to carry out their will
Republicanism
Right to not testify against yourself
5th Amendment
Colonial region which relied on Shipbuilding, forestry, & fishing
New England/Northern
Wrote "Common Sense" urging colonists to fight for independence
Thomas PPaine
Article which describes the process to amend the Constitution
Article 5
Government is divided into 3 branches
Separation of powers
Right to a fair, speedy, public trial
6th Amendment
Colonial region that relied on agriculture and cash crops
Southern
Turning Point Battle of the war, France joins America in their fight
Battle of Saratoga
Chamber of Congress with equal representation (upper chamber)
Senate
Government power is divided between the federal government and the states
Federalism
Right to a jury trial in a civil case
7th Amendment