This influence to the constitution limited the King of England's power and declared that people could not be deprived of their lives, liberty, or property.
What is Magna Carta
100
Another word for voting rights.
What is suffrage
100
A type of government controlled and influenced by the people. People vote on issues and the majority rules.
What is Democracy
100
A leading convention delegate from Virginia who is called the Father of the Constitution because of his hard work to get the Constitution ratified.
Who is James Madison
100
People who supported the Constitution were called this.
What is Federalists
200
This influence to the Constitution was written by the Pilgrims before settling Plymouth. It established guidelines for self-government.
What is Mayflower Compact
200
to approve or accept something - like the constitution
What is Ratify
200
A type of Democracy, this government allows for people to elect others to represent them in government.
What is a republic
200
This person (founding father) was extremely popular after helping to win the American Revolution. He was also the leader or president of the Constitutional Convention.
Who is George Washington
200
A group of people who vote for President and Vice-President; these people are chosen by each state
What is electoral college
300
A set of basic principles and laws that states the powers and duties of the government.
What is a constitution
300
A meeting in Philadelphia, PA where delegates came up with the Constitution.
What is Constitutional Convention
300
A type of government where a King or Queen rules a country. They rule until their death and are replaced by a family member.
What is Monarchy
300
The oldest convention delegate who is known for his diplomacy in France, electricity experiments, and many inventions. He is also one of our founding fathers and helped write botthe constitution.
Who is Benjamin Franklin
300
One good thing the Articles of Confederation did which allowed the country to create new states after the population was big enough.
What is Northwest Ordinance of 1787
400
First plan for new government. It was Weak and gave too much power to states. It also only allowed for one branch of government - Legislative Branch (Congress)
What is Articles of Confederation
400
The first 10 amendments to the constitution that guarantee people's basic rights.
What is Bill of Rights
400
A type of government where one person has absolute authority or control of a country. If you disagree, people may be thrown in jail or killed.
What is Autocracy (Dictatorship)
400
A plan that split Congress into the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What is the Great Compromise
400
People who were against the Constitution.
What is Anti-Federalists (Republican-Democrats)
500
An uprising of farmers who were angry about state taxes. This uprising called for a stronger federal government and new constitution to be written.
What is Shays Rebellion
500
Democracy was originally used in this country before the U.S. adopted it.
What is Greece
500
A type of government where only a few very wealthy and prominent people rule often overlooking the poor people.
What is Aristocracy (Oligarchy)
500
This compromise included only a portion of slaves in the state's population.
What is Three-Fifths Compromise
500
A group of essays written in support of the Constitution.