Before the Constitution
What was our first form of government called?
The Articles of Confederation
Who was chosen to be the president of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
The Virginia plan wanted the number of delegates in the national government determined by?
a state's population
What was the name of the compromise determining what percentage slaves would count towards a state's popluation and representation in Congress at the National level?
The 3/5th's compromise
The term ratify means:
To Formally Approve
Why were the Articles of Confederation weak?
They could not tax the people
What city was the Convention held in?
Philadelphia
What was the name of the plan that merged the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan together?
The Great Compromise
True or False, According to the Constitution, States pick the president in a presidential election not the people.
True
What is a republic?
A country governed elected officials that represent the people
What event in Massachusetts proved that the Articles of Confederation were too weak?
Shay's Rebellion
Who is considered, "The Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
The New Jersey Plan wanted the number of delegates in the national government determined by?
Each state gets an equal vote.
Which political party in the late 1700's supported the signing and ratification of the Constitution?
The Federalists
What was a federalist?
Someone who wanted a stronger national government
Were the anti-federalists for or against the Constitution?
Against
What year did the Constitutional Convention meet?
1787
How many houses in Congress did the Great Compromise establish?
Two
What are the names of the 2 houses in the legislative branch established by the Great Compromise?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
Popular Sovereignty means:
The People Rule/Power to the People
Under the Articles of Confederation how many votes did each state have?
One
Why was the Constitution needed?
To strengthen the national government and give structure and order to America.
What is the name of the system which picks the President of the United States?
The Electoral College
Which of these Founding Father's was a Federalist?
Patrick Henry
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
An Anti-Federalists was:
Someone who wanted a smaller federal govt. and more power given to the states