Constitution

New Government: Definition

100

System of government in which state and federal government share power

Federalism 

200

Citizens are guaranteed fundamental liberties and rights.  

Individual Rights 

300

the signing or approval of government documents 

Ratifications

400

A legislative body that has two chambers or houses

Bicameral 

500

A meeting leaders held in Philadelphia to strengthen the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

Constitutional Convention

New Government: Term

100

Virginia Plan 

A plan for large states, representation based on population in Congress

200

Federalist 

People who supported ratification of the constitution and a strong central government. 

300

Anti- Federalist 

People who opposed ratification of the constitution and wanted a Bill of Rights. 

400

3/5 Compromise

An agreement made at the Constitutional Convention that slaves would be counted of a 3/5 of a person for taxation and representation. 

500

An agreement made at the constitutional Convention between large and small states about representation in Congress.

Great Compromise

Mixture

100

Rights that cannot be taken away (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.  

Unalienable Rights

200

What is the name of the First Constitution Written in 1781? 

Articles of Confederation 

300

What is the name of the unalienable rights guaranteed to all citizens by the Constitution.

Bill of Rights 

400

What are the members of the president advisers within the executive Branch. 

Cabinet

500

Name the 5 freedoms within the first Bill of Rights 

Religion, assembly, petition, press, and speech

7 Principles: Definition

100

Headed by the President and it enforces laws 

Executive Branch 

200

Composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives and make laws. 

Legislative Branch 

300

The powers of the government are set by the constitution. Government officials must obey the law. 

Limited Government 

400

The idea that the power of government lies with the people, "we the people"

Popular Sovereignty 

500

Power is held by the people and exercised by their elected representatives. 

Republicanism 

7 Principles: Term

100

Judicial Branch 

Headed by the supreme court and decides if laws are constitutional

200

Senate 

House of Congress where each state has equal representation. 

300

House of Representatives

House of Congress where representation is based on each state's population.

400

Separation of Powers

Each branch has different- and limited- powers, duties, and responsibilities.

500

Checks and Balances 

Each branch of government can check, or limit, the power of the other branches.