Compromises
What was America's first form of government based on?
Articles of Confederation
Where was the meeting held?
Philadelphia, PA
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
We the people
What are the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
List the 3 Branches of Government
Executive, Legislative and Judicial
During Shay's rebellion who had to stop the farmers? Why?
MA Militia - US government did not have an Army
Who did they elect as President of the Convention?
George Washington
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
What is the 2nd Ammendment?
Right to Bear Arms
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
9
What states did the NJ Plan appeal to?
Smalll States - everyone got equal representation
What state did not attend the Convention?
Rhode Island
To approve
What is the 5 Ammendment?
no double jeapordy, do not have to be a witness against yourself, life, liberty and property cannot be taken unless its fair
What are the two houses of Congress?
How is representation decided in each?
Senate - 2 per state (100 total)
House - based on state's population
What was the compromise to count slaves when it came to a state's population?
Explain this compromise.
3/5 Compromise
What was the original goal of the Convention?
To REVISE the Articles of Confederation
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7
What is the 6th Amendment?
speedy/public trial, impartial jury, right to a lawyer
How is the president elected to office?
Through the Electoral College
Number of representatives in the Senate and the House
Why was the Convention held in secret?
So that people could speak freely and with greater honesty
What does the phrase "Secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity" mean?
The government must protect the freedoms gained in the Revolutionary War and provide those same freedoms to future generations!
excessive bail - 8th Ammendment
How many House of Representatives are there currently?
435