A.O.C
The Articles of Confederation
What was the First Constitution?
James Madison
Who was nicknamed "The Father of the Constitution"?
legislative
What branch of gov't makes the laws?
Define Compromise
VA Plan
What plan was based on population?
Shay's Rebellion
What event proved the A.O.C was ineffective?
George Washington
Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?
executive
What branch of gov't enforces the laws?
Bill of Rights
What are the First 10 Amendments?
NJ Plan
What plan used equal rep. in congress?
The Ring Finger
What finger was the economic problem of the A.O.C?
Edmond Randolf and James Madison
What 2 People proposed the VA Plan?
Judicial
What branch of gov't judges the laws?
Federalsim
This compromise decided how enslaved people would be counted for representation.
What is the Three‑Fifths Compromise?
The pointer finger
What finger was the argument weakness of the A.O.C?
William Paterson
Who proposed the NJ Plan?
Congress
Who controls the Legislative Branch?
Separation of Powers
What's the division of powers of the branches called?
This term describes powers that are shared by both the federal and state governments, such as collecting taxes.
What are concurrent powers?
The Constitution
What document replaced the A.O.C?
Roger Sherman
Who proposed the Great Compromise?
President
Who controls the Executive Branch?
What system ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful.
This document replaced the Articles of Confederation and created a stronger national government.
What is the Constitution?