The Constitutional Convention
Who created the Virginia Plan and was known as the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
People that were in favor of the Constitution
Federalists
What is the name of the Introduction to the Constitution? (Think Schoolhouse Rock)
The Preamble
Meaning to sign the Constitution
Ratify
What was the name of the plan created by small states that said each state should have equal representation?
People that were against the Constitution
Anti-Federalists
What are changes to the Constitution called?
Amendments
What system makes sure that gives each branch ways to limit the powers of the other?
The system of checks and balances
In what city did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What specific thing was not in the Constitution that made the Anti-Federalists not want to sign?
What is the division of power between branches of the government?
Separation of powers
To accuse a high official of the government of serious crimes or wrongdoings
Impeach
What issue was the 3/5ths Compromise dealing with?
What did the Anti-Federalists fear would happen without a Bill of Rights?
The National government would be too strong and would abuse its power and take away people's rights
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
The Constitution is organized into 7 different parts. What are these different parts called?
Articles
In the Great Compromise, what were the ways the representation of the House of Representatives and the Senate selected?
House of Representatives-By population of each state
Senate-Equal representation, two from each state
What was the name of the 9th state that signed the Constitution making it an official document?
New Hampshire
The Legislative Branch comes up with a law. Who or what branch has the power to veto the bill in the system of checks and balances?
The President or the Executive Branch
To Form a More Perfect Union, to Establish Justice, To Insure Domestic Tranquility, To Provide for a Common Defense, To Promote the General Welfare, or to Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and Our Posterity.