Foundations of the Constitution
What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
To fix the Articles of Confederation.
Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
What is federalism?
A system that divides power between national and state governments.
What are powers only the national government has called?
Delegated or Enumerated powers
How many delegates attended the Constitutional Convention?
55
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What compromise created a two-house Congress?
The Great Compromise
What document outlines the principles of federalism?
The U.S. Constitution
What are powers only the states have called?
Reserved powers
How many states were represented at the Convention?
12 (Rhode Island did not attend)
What year did the Convention take place?
1787
What was the 3/5 Compromise about?
Counting enslaved people as 3/5 of a person for representation and taxes.
Why did the Founders choose federalism?
To balance power between states and the national government.
What are powers shared by both state and national governments?
Concurrent powers
What was the result of the ratification debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
The Bill of Rights was added.
Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
Which plan favored large states?
The Virginia Plan
What is the “Supreme Law of the Land”?
The U.S. Constitution (Supremacy Clause)
Give an example of a delegated power.
Coining money, declaring war, regulating trade.
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
What document was replaced by the U.S. Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
Which plan favored small states?
The New Jersey Plan
Which amendment reserves powers to the states and the people?
The 10th Amendment
Give an example of a reserved power.
Education policy, marriage laws, conducting elections.
What branch of government was created to enforce laws?
The Executive Branch