Key Concepts of Constitution
The one that means power separated between state and federal government
Federalism
Domestic Tranquility means
peace (calm) at home
When Pilgrims came to the "New World" they signed this document to ensure they would work together to govern their colony
Mayflower Compact
What did the Constitution replace?
The Articles of Confederation (our first form of government for the new country)
The one that means the branch has their own powers that are separate from the other branches
Separation of Powers
Grievances means
complaints
This document was forced onto a king to sign in 1215 by his noblemen. This document was the first of it's kind to limit the power of the king
Magna Carta
The one that means one branch can check another branch to point out if something is unconstitutional.
Checks and Balances
Ratify means
To officially approve
A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that got colonists talking about government and the need for change before the revolution took place
Common Sense
The one that says that the power of the government is limited by the people
Limited government
Amendment means
an official change to a document specifically the Constitution
The first form of government in for the United States
Articles of Confederation
The one that is the "We the People" get to have a say in our government
Popular Sovereignty
Bicameral means
Why would a group want slaves and "other persons" to only count as 3/5ths of a person in the Constitution
If they counted as whole people one or more (slave) states would have ended up with a lot more representation in government