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Constitutional Convention
Articles of Confederation
US Constitution
NJ & VA Plan
Vocabulary
100
rich, white, landowners
Who were the delegates?
100
one vote per state
What is the basis for representation?
100
can impose taxes
What can congress do?
100
national law
What law is supreme in VA plan?
100
opponents of strong central government
Who are the anti-federalists?
200
flies, odor, lack of sleep, heat
Describe the working conditions
200
during the American Revolution
When was it ratified?
200
a plan of government for our country
What is the purpose of it?
200
unanimous vote by states
How can NJ document be changed?
200
a series of essay in support of ratification
What are the federalist papers?
300
aristocrats
What are the delegates?
300
to form a stronger government
Why did it replace the USC?
300
preamble
What is the beginning of the Constitution?
300
power to tax/regulate trade & business
What powers are given to congress in both plans?
300
a federalist, who supported the Virginia Plan, and wrote the first drafts of the USC
Who is James Madison?
400
1787
When did it take place?
400
unicameral
What type of legislature?
400
signed the document first
What did George Washington do?
400
it enforced laws
According to the VA plan, what did the executive branch do?
400
form of government that places power in the hands of a small, privileged ruling class
What is aristocracy?
500
3/5 compromise, great compromise
What compromises were made at the convention?
500
can't tax
What could the government not do?
500
27
How many amendments are there?
500
unicameral
What kind of legislature does NJ plan provide?
500
carries out and enforces laws
What is executive branch?