Vocabulary
Delegate
A person who represents others.
Compromise
People on both sides of an issue giving up something to reach an agreement.
What was the name of the meeting where delegates talked about the creation of the constitution?
Constitutional Convention.
Who was Connecticut's delegate?
Roger Sherman
Hint: No branches
National and State governments
Constitution
A plan of government.
Preamble
An introduction.
In what year did it take place?
1787
Which one is the official office of the President?
The Oval Office
Who can print money?
The national government.
Separation of powers
The branches of the government.
How many delegates meet?
55
How many branches would the government have?
Three
Who can make laws about foreign trade?
National government
Checks and balances
The way a branch of the government limits the others.
Consult
To look for information or advice.
Who would have the power in the Virginia Plan?
Larger states
What can the president do rewarding bills and laws?
Veto them or sign them.
Who decided how power would be divided?
Delegates
Foreign
A different country than the one you live in.
Authority
The power to order or make decisions.
Who would have the power in the New Jersey Plan?
Every state would have an equal number.
What did the Great Compromise suggest?
Hint: 3 things
-That the Congress would be made up of two parts.
-Each state would have equal representation in the Senate.
-Larger states would have more power in the House of Representatives.
Who collects taxes?
National and State governments