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Settled the dispute over state representation by creating a two-house legislature

the Great Compromise

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These were written to support the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and explain its principles to the public.

The Federalist Papers

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Article I talks the most about the roles and responsibilities of this branch.

Legislative

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Known as the "Father of the U.S. Constitution" for his role in drafting and promoting its ratification, or #4.

James Madison

100

The U.S. Constitution replaced this other document that had a weaker central government.

Articles of Confederation

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Counted these people as 3/5 of a person for representation and taxation.

Enslaved people

200

Anti-federalists opposed the Constitution fearing a strong ____________ government would threaten individual rights.

central, national, or federal

200

The Electoral College, not popular vote decides the election of this office position.

President of the United States of America

200

Division of power between the state and national governments.

Federalism

200

The clause in the Constitution that asserts that federal law takes precedence over state laws. (Hint: it's not Santa Clause)

Supremacy Clause

300

Plan that favored large states having more representation in the Legislative Branch.

Virginia Plan

300

This was added to appease the Anti-federalists.

The Bill of Rights

300

Article III discusses this branch that did not exist under the Articles of Confederation.

Judicial Branch

300

Year the Constitution was signed (not approved, signed)

1787

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Most powerful branch and why.

None.  Separation of powers and checks and balances makes sure no branch is more powerful than another

400

Term meaning two-house, legislative body.

Bicameral

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Name two authors of the Federalist Papers.

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay

400

Power given to the courts to strike down laws that are unconstitutional

Judicial Review

400

He served as president of the Constitutional Convention

George Washington

400

Clause that gave Congress flexibility to make laws deemed "necessary and proper". 

Elastic clause

500

Rebellion that tested the new U.S. Constitution but was literally put down by President Washington and troops. Now that's the national government enforcing the law.

Whiskey Rebellion