Disagreement and Compromise
What was the big disagreement between the Northern & Southern states?
Slavery
Who proposed the Virginia Plan?
James Madison
How many terms can a President serve?
2 terms (8 years)
How long is a Presidential Term?
4 years
Protection against illegal searches, must have a warrant.
4th Amendment
What was the big disagreement between larger and smaller states?
Equal Representation in government
Who became the first Vice President of the United States?
John Adams
What are the first 10 Amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
How long is a term for a Senator?
How long is a term for a State Representative?
6 years
2 years
Rights in criminal trial (cannot be forced to testify against yourself.
5th Amendment
How many States were needed to vote in favor of the Constitution?
9
Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"
James Madison
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
How many people are elected to the House of Representatives?
How many people are elected to the Senate
435
100
No unfair bail, fines or punishment. (the punishment must fit the crime)
8th Amendment
The difference between the Virginia Plan & the New Jersey Plan?
The Virginia Plan called for two houses in Legislature and New Jersey called for one.
Who proposed the New Jersey Plan?
William Paterson
Congress is made up of two bodies of government; House of Representatives and :
Senate
How many articles is the Constitution divided into?
7 articles
Rights to a Civil Trial (Trial by impartial Jury)
Amendment 7
What was the Great Compromise?
The creation of a two house legislature
Who was the President before George Washington?
John Hanson
How is the president elected?
Electoral College
How many Amendments are in the U.S. Constitution
27
Rights kept by the people (freedoms include anything not listed in constitution)
Amendment 9