The Articles of Confederation
True or False: The Articles of Confederation were written before state constitutions.
False
How many delegates were sent to the Constitutional Convention?
55 Delegates
A form of government where citizens rule themselves through elected representatives is called?
A Republic
How many states needed to ratify the Constitution before it took effect?
9 States
The most famous Antifederalist was?
George Mason of Virginia
This word means to carry out the laws.
Execute
The Father of the US Constitution was?
James Madison
The first democracy in history was located where?
In Greece
People who opposed the Constitution because it didn't contain a bill of rights, were known as?
Antifederalists
The first state to ratify the Constitution was?
Delaware
Under the Articles of Confederation, which group was more powerful--State governments or the federal government?
State governments
According to the Great Compromise, which house in the legislative branch would favor small states?
The Senate (the upper house)
The idea that a person could not be held in prison without first being charged with a crime is known as ?
Habeas Corpus
The framers created a way to amend the Constitution...the first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution were collectively known as ?
The Bill of Rights
Which three authors wrote the Federalist Papers?
John Jay
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
This is a word that means to give up.
Cede
At the Constitutional Convention, what percentage of enslaved people would be counted in a state's population (ensuring more representatives in the federal government)?
Three-Fifths or 60%
The first document of self-government in North America was written in 1620...it was called?
The Mayflower Compact
Who is the author of the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
What Enlightenment philosopher taught that power should be clearly defined and divided (separation of powers)?
Baron de Montesquieu
What historical event tested the power of the Articles of Confederation (and the AOC failed)?
Shays' Rebellion
The preamble to the US Constitution begins with what famous three words?
WE THE PEOPLE...
This Enlightenment philosopher stressed the idea that government is an agreement between ruler and ruled (social contract theory)?
John Locke
The first Capital of the United States was located where?
New York City
Who create the Great Compromise?
Roger Sherman of Connecticut