Compromising the Constitution
A plan for the government where each state's number of representatives in the legislature was proportional to state population
The Virginia Plan
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
The rights or freedoms of individual people
Individual Rights
Are federal, state, or local laws the "Supreme Law of the Land?"
Federal
True or False: According to Amendment II, people have the right to own a gun.
True
A plan for government where each state had equal representation in the legislature regardless of state population
The New Jersey Plan
Document that creates our nation's government; divides it into 3 branches, and gives directions for how government works
Constitution
The idea that the will of the majority of people will determine the outcome of a decision
Majority Rule
This branch has the power to decide if laws are Unconstitutional, and overturn rulings by lower courts
The Judicial Branch
True or false: Amendment VIII states that if you are found guilty of a crime, the punishment must fit the severity of the crime.
True
An agreement that each slave would be counted has three-fifths of a person when calculating state population
Introduction to the Constitution
Preamble
A government where the power has been split up to different branches so that no one branch becomes too strong.
Separation of Power
This branch of government makes treaties with other countries, nominates judges to the Supreme Court, and veto's laws
Executive Branch
True or false: According to amendment V, you must answer all questions asked by the police.
False
How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?
9
What is it called when you change the Constitution?
Amendment
A government where each separate branch of government can limit the power of the other branches.
Checks and Balances
This Branch of government has the power to collect taxes, declare was, and punish pirates
The Legislative Branch
True or false: According to amendment VI, witnesses in a court case may keep their identity anonymous
False
What was the "Great Compromise?"
The creation of a bi-cameral legislature where the house or representation was based on population and the senate had equal representation for all states.
Article three of the Constitution talks about this.
The Judicial Branch
A political organization where power is distributed between a central government and the governments of political subdivisions, such as states.
Federalism
How is the president selected?
Through the electoral college.
What 5 rights are guaranteed by the first amendment?
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, Right to protest, and the right to petition the government