Constitutional Convention
Plan of government favoring large states that included 2 houses, with representation in both being decided by population.
Virginia Plan
After the war, this country did not leave forts in the U.S., closed ports to U.S ships, and put tariffs on U.S. goods.
Great Britain
right to well regulated miltia; right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
I was unanimously elected as the first President of the United States.
George Washington
We are the 3 different branches of government under the Constitution.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Plan of government favored by small states that included 1 house legislature -- each state would have equal representation.
New Jersey Plan
Printing paper money
freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition; the rights to free expression
1st Amendment
I received the 2nd most votes in the Electoral College, making me the first VP of the U.S.
John Adams
introduce laws (bills); declare war; impeach/remove the president
Legislative Branch
The organization of government proposed under the Great (Connecticut) Compromise included...
2 Houses - Senate with equal representation; House with representation based on population
This had extreme weaknesses that did not allow the Confederation government to deal with the issues of the country?
Articles of Confederation
right to fair, speedy, and public trial by jury; right to council (lawyer)
6th Amendment
We believe that the Constitution should not be ratified because it gives too much power to the national government. A Bill of Rights is necessary in our opinion.
Anti-Federalists
sign or veto bills; serve as commander in chief of military; enforce laws
Executive Branch
States could not agree on how to determine the population of each state. Eventually they agreed to this?
Shays' Rebellion
No unreasonable search or seizure; no cruel or unusual punishment
8th Amendment
I was a delegate from Virginia who is most credited with writing the U.S. Constitution.
James Madison
Interpret meaning of laws; declare laws unconstitutional
Judicial Branch
After the Convention, not everyone was in favor of ratifying the Constitution. Federalists decided to write essays. This essay was written to ease the fear Americans had of one group gaining too much control in a strong federal government.
Federalist #10
Land Ordinance of 1785
the enumeration of the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny others retained by the people (you have other rights that are not listed)
9th Amendment
I had a financial plan in place for the United States government to raise tax money. As a result of my ideas and experience, George Washington named me as the first Secretary of Treasury.
Alexander Hamilton
Were are the heads of different departments that advise the president of the United States.
Cabinet (or Secretaries)