| A | B |
|---|
| The Virginia Plan | proposed a two house legislation, favored by large states |
| The New Jersey Plan | proposed a one house legislation, favored by small states |
| The Great Compromise | combined the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan |
| 3/5s Compromise | every 5 enslaved people would count as three free persons |
| bicameral legislature | two house legislature |
| Senate | upper house, representation is equal, two per state |
| House of Representatives | lower house, representation is based on population |
| Federalist | Favored ratifying the Consitution |
| Anti Federalist | against a strong central government |
| Electoral College | process of electing the President and Vice President |
| Federalism | government is divided into two levels: Federal and state |
| Bill of Rights | first 10 amendments, your basic rights |
| Separation of Power | divides US government into 2 branches |
| Checks and Balances | ensures no one branch becomes too powerful |
| Rule of Law | no one is above the law |
| The Supremacy Clause | States the Constitution is the highest power in US |
| Necessary and Proper Clause | implied powers |
| Popular sovereignty | power of government lies with the people |
| Reserved Power | powers saved for the states |
| Expressed Power | power specifically granted to the Federal Government |
