Constitution
What is the name of the plan that wanted to count all of a state's population for representation?
Virginia Plan
Which plan wanted each state to have equal representation, regardless of population?
New Jersey Plan
How old do you need to be to vote?
18
What is the term given to explain the purpose of a government divided into three branches?
Separation of Powers
What amendment guarantees the "right to bear arms".
2nd Amendment
What amendment guarantees the right to trial by jury in many civil cases?
7th amendment
What is required according to the 4th amendment?
No unreasonable search or seizure. Warrant required
What is the name given to the revolt of the western farmers in early Massachusets against the court system which was taking their property away?
Shays's Rebellion
A series of essays written to support their ideas of strong central powers.
Federalist Papers
The document that governed the U.S after the Revolutionary war?
The Articles of Confederation
List two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Possible Answers
1 No power to tax
2. No power to enforce laws
3. Weak Central Government
4. No power to raise army
Which amendment would allow Muslims to hold a meeting in the park
This case would effect the first amendment
What is the First section of the Constitution?
Preamble
Why were Anti-Federalist afraid of the adopting the US Constitution?
Because they were afraid individual rights would be taken away and they wanted a Bill of Rights
What was proposed by Roger Sherman that offered a two-house Congress to satisfy both small and big states
Great Compromise
What is the name of the act that established a procedure for admitting new states in the area between the Mississippi and Ohio River?
Northwest Ordinance
What was the 3/5 compromise?
how slaves would be counted for representation and taxation
What year was the Constitution ratified?
1787
Which amendment gives the right to a fair and speedy trial?
6th amendment
The philosopher that developed the 3 branches of government know as separation of powers.
Montesquieu
A tax placed on imported items from other countries.
A Tarriff
What body votes for the president?
The electoral college
To reject a decision made by the law making body. This can be done by a president or governor.
Veto
When is Ms. Fernando's birthday? Include the year
October 5