Articles of Confederation
The central government couldn't collect these: _______
Taxes
When the states approved the Constitution, that means they ______________ it.
Ratified
Wanted a strong central government
Federalist
The Father of the Constitution
James Madison
Freedom of petition
The First Amendment
This economic fact made trade difficult between the states.
Each state had its own money
An agreement between two groups
Compromise
Preferred states and rural farmers to be in charge.
Anti-Federalist
This plan proposed that every state get one vote.
The New Jersey Plan
No search or seizure without a warrant.
Fourth Amendment
The Articles had a _____ state, ______ vote rule.
One state, one vote rule
When a president stops a bill from becoming law, he _________ it.
Vetoes
Would not ratify the Constitution without a Bill of Rights.
Anti-Federalists
This plan proposed that states be represented by population in the Congress.
The Virginia Plan
The right to a speedy and public trial, and a lawyer
Sixth Amendment
Rebellion that was put down by the Massachusetts state militia
Shay's Rebellion
Adding new laws to the Constitution is called _____________ it.
Amending
They were supported mainly in cities (urban areas).
Federalists
The 3/5ths Compromise
Duties not in the Constitution are left up to the States.
Tenth Amendment
This allowed for the orderly admittance of new states
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
A fair trial is also called ______ ___________ .
Due process
Were more likely to be wealthy and well-educated
Federalists
A two-house legislature is a ______________ legislature.
Bicameral
Unenumerated rights
Ninth Amendment