| A | B |
|---|
| Great Compromise | determined states' representation in congress |
| Federalism | power hared by state and central governments |
| Articles of Confederation | the need to revise this was a result of Shay's Rebellion |
| Three -fifths Compromise | settles an argument over how to count slaves for congressional representation |
| 4 years | the length of time a president is elected for. |
| Bill of Rights | the first 10 amendments to the Constitution |
| Seperation of Powers | division of authority between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government |
| cruel and unusual punishment | is not allowed, according to the Bill of Rights |
| Supreme Court | determines whether a law is constitutional |
| Legislative | made up of senators and a House of Representatives |
