Articles of Confederation & Other
Under the Articles of Confederation, who had the most power?
states
Who was president of the Consitutional Convention?
George Washington
Which part of the Constitution explains the structure of the Constitution/government?
Articles
What group of people believed in a strong federal government and wanted to pass, or approve, the Constitution.
Federalists
Which branch of government can veto laws passed by Congress?
Executive Branch
The Great Compromise
Which plan was preferred by large states because representation was based on population?
Who is nicknamed the "Father of the Constitution?"
James Madison
Which part of the Constitution describes the purpose of the Constitution?
Preamble
Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
Amendment 8
Which branch of government interprets laws?
Judicial Branch
The Great Compromise
Which plan was preferred by small states because representation was equal?
New Jersey Plan
Who wrote letters advocating for a strong federal government?
Alexander Hamilton
Which part of the Constitution includes changes that have been made to the Constitution?
Amendments
Amendment 3
Which branch of government makes laws?
Legislative Branch
The Articles of Confederation were our nation's first _____.
plan for government
Who insisted everyone should have religious freedom?
Gouverneur Morris
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
What group of people thought a strong federal government was a bad idea and refused to pass, or approve, the Constitution without adding the Bill of Rights?
Anti-Federalists
Executive Branch
What event made it clear that the Articles of Confederation were not working?
Shay's Rebellion
Who believed slavery was a terrible disgrace & refused to sign the Consititution?
George Mason
1788
Which amendment protects your right to gather in groiups of any size?
Amendment 1
Each branch of government has a little power over the other branches. This ensures that no branch becomes too powerful. What is this system called?
checks & balances