Vocab Lab
To approve something
ratify
Pennsylvania was the second state to ratify the constitution thank to this doctor.
Benjamin Rush
At least 9 out of the 13 colonies had to vote in order to pass these.
laws
This plan stated that each state would have the same number of representatives for congress.
New Jersey Plan
People who were not happy with the Constitution.
Antifederalists
When prices rise very quickly.
Inflation
The Bill of rights consists of these
The 10 Amendments
The Articles set up this branch of government that passes laws.
The Legislative Branch
This plan proposed the government be given great power over the states.
This angry farmer led a rebellion to lower taxes and close courts.
Daniel Shays
Each side gives up something to reach this agreement.
Compromise
The Second Amendment protects the right to own and bear these.
Firearms
He is the leader of the Executive Branch.
The President
Congress drew up this plan to divide the Northwest Territory into smaller territories.
The Northwest Ordinance
The federalists, who now had the strong "national" government they wanted, were formerly known as these people.
Nationalists
This is when the President refuses to sign something into law.
Veto
The Bill of Rights amendments guarantee freedom by placing specific limits on this.
Government
To guard against one branch becoming too powerful, the Constitution provides a system of this.
Checks and Balances
Roger Sherman's plan involved the number of representatives in the House of Representatives would be determined on a state's population.
The Great Compromise
He was a leader to ratify the constitution and was the secretary of the treasury of the United States.
Alexander Hamilton
An addition or change to the constitution in is call an...
Amendment
This Amendment protects religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press, and the right assemble peacefully.
The First
The Constitution leaves many decisions to the states called this.
Reserved Power
Enslaved people would be considered a "fraction" of the state's population under this plan.
Three-Fifths Compromise
This Delegate's day-to-day notes are the most complete record of the Constitutional Convention.
James Madison