Plan/Compromise
Representation based on population for Large states- proposed by Randolph and Madison
Virginia Plan
opposed constitution because it lacked a Bill of Rights
Anti-Federalists
Requirements of this branch are none existent, but you must be appointed and approved by the other two branches.
Judicial
1st 10 amendments to constitution
Bill of Rights
Founding Fathers said these came from Creator..."life, liberty, pursuit of happiness"
unalienable rights
Equal representation to benefit small states- proposed by William Patterson
New Jersey Plan
Father of Constitution, Federalist
James Madison
This branch has two major parts and helps to respond to the desires of the people.
Legislative
written by Thomas Jefferson- letter to King of England announcing reasons for separation
Declaration of Independence
government cannot exist without the permission of the people- people give permission by voting
consent of the governed
settled the representation issue at the convention- slave states wanted full count, free states wanted no count- compromise reached at convention.
3/5ths compromise
supporter of Individual rights, wanted a Bill of Rights in Constitution
George Mason
This branch has the shortest terms limits of all three branches
Legislative
our first government, WEAK, "firm league of friendship
Articles of Confederation
our form of government- we elect representatives that make decisions for us
Republic
protects against Tyranny- each branch is able to over-rule the other
Checks and Balances
lawyer, believed in a Strong Central government
Alexander Hamilton
This branch is responsible for making laws and declaring war.
Legislative
Madison, Hamilton, and Jay wrote 85 essays to win ratification of Constitution in Virginia and New York
Federalist Papers
problem with a direct democracy- checks and balances helps to prevent - mob rule
Tyranny of the Majority
House and Senate Legislative Branch, 3/5's resolution for the slavery issue, brought 2 plans together
Connecticut Compromise
17th Century English philosopher who described three Natural Rights as being life, liberty, and estate. Government is established to protect citizens property from being taken from them
John Locke
This branch leads our military, appoints the top justices, and can veto or approve bills.
Executive
The supreme law of the land. This is what governs our nation today.
Constitution
James Madison warned about these "modern day political parties" in Federalist Paper #10
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