Constitutional Convention
How was representation decided under the Virginia Plan?
Population
This was Americas first official attempt at a constitution
Articles of Confederation
What was John Lockes main belief?
Natural Rights
What was the main idea of the magna carta?
No one above the law
to officially approve, confirm, or make a legal decision valid through a vote, signature, or formal consent is to?
Ratify
Equal reps for each state
True or False: Under the AOC, congress had the power to tax?
False
What was Montesquieu's main belief?
Seperation of powers
This document was the breakup letter from the US to king george
Declaration of Independence
Federalists core belief was?
Strong Federal Government
Why was the convention held?
AOC was weak
How was military structured under the AOC?
Each state had own army
Rousseau's main belief of citizens giving up rights in exchange for protection from the government is called what?
Social Contract
In a republic, who makes decisions on behalf of the people?
Representatives
The first 10 amendments of the constitution are called?
Bill of Rights
What was the decision to include both the new jersey plan and virginia plan called?
Great Compromise
Under the AOC, what was required to make changes to it?
Unanimous vote
13/13 states
Thomas Hobbes believed people were inherently evil and required a?
strong federal government
This document was an agreement made by the pilgrims to follow rules in order to maintain order once leaving the boat
Mayflower Compact
What were the Anti-Federalists main fear? What was their solution to this?
Tyrannical/Too Powerful Federal Government
Bill of Rights/Strong State Governments
What city was the constitutional convention held?
Philadelphia, PA
What are 3 weaknesses of the AOC?
No tax
State militaries
State Currencies
Unanimous vote for changes
1 branch
This thinkers main ideas were freedom of speech and separation of church and state
Voltaire
This English document became the inspiration for the first ten amendments of the constitution and guaranteed freedoms of citizens.
English Bill of Rights
How many states were required to ratify the new constiution?
9/13