Articles of Confederation
The number of branches under the Articles of Confederation
One
Location of the Constitutional Convention
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The article of the Constitution that describes the Executive branch
Article II
The concept that allows each branch to limit the other branches of government
checks and balances
This amendment protects people from unreasonable search and seizure
Fourth
One accomplishment of the Confederation Congress that set the guidelines for bringing new territories into the United States
Northwest Ordinance
The original intent of the convention
revise the Articles
Age requirement to become president
35
Sharing power between the state and federal government
Federalism
This amendment gives us the right to remain silent so that they do not incriminate themselves
Fifth
The number of states needed to pass a law under the Articles of Confederation
Nine
The plan that appealed to large states due to representation being based on population
Virginia Plan
The branch of government that establishes the federal court system
Judicial Branch
Found in the preamble, this concept ensure that people are the source of the government's power
popular sovereignty
The right to privacy has been construed from this amendment which guarantees rights that have not been enumerated
Ninth
The number of states needed to amend the Articles
13
The compromise that allowed enslaved people to be counted as part of the population in determining representation in the House
Three-fifths Compromise
One purpose of the Constitution, according to the Preamble
form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, insure the blessings of liberty
People elect representatives to make and enforce laws
Republicanism
This amendment protects people from being detained indefinitely
Sixth
The event that made Americans realize they needed a stronger government
Shays's Rebellion
The compromise that combined equal and proportional representation
Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
How long is the term for members of the Senate
two years
The concept shown in the three distinct branches of government
separation of powers
The five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment
Religion, speech, press, assembly, petition