| A | B |
|---|
| Articles of Confederation | Gave states too much power |
| Under the Articles of Confederation | States had 1 Rep., and had power to tx |
| Shays Rebellion | Showed weakness of the AOC |
| Federalists | Supported a strong federal government |
| Federalist Papers | Anonymous essays, AH,JJ, JM |
| Anti-Federalists | Supported ratifying a Bill of Rights |
| Main Anti-Federalists | George Mason, T. Jefferson, P. Henry |
| 1787 Constitutional Convention | Met to amend the Constitution |
| James Madison | known as Father of the Constitution |
| Modern Constitution | Based on federalism, combined 2 plans |
| Virginia Plan | Representation based on population |
| New Jersey Plan | Equal representation among all states |
| Virginia Plan also created the | 3 Branches of government |
| Bicameral | Two house legislature |
| 3/5 Compromise | Compromise on counting slaves |
| Northwest Ordinance | Turned territories into states |
| Process for amending the Constitution | 2/3 Congress and 3/4 vote of states |
| 1st Amendment | Speech Press Assemble & Petition |
| 2nd Amendment | Right to bear arms |
| 3rd Amendment | No quartering |
| 4th Amendment | No illegal search and siezure |
| 5th Amendment | Due Process |
| 6th Amendment | Right to a speedy trial |
| 7th Amendment | Trial by Jury |
| 8th Amendment | No cruel and unusual punishment |
| 9th Amendment | All other protections |
| 10th Amendment | States rights are protected |
| Separation of Power | Division of power between the 3 branches |
| Repeal | To take out or back |
| Delegate | Representative of a state |
| Checks and Balances | 3 Branches monitor each other |
| Compromise | to come to an agreement |
