Ch. 2.4 Vocab Practice, Govt Creating and Ratifying

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(1712-1778) Swiss philosopher and political theorist, inspired French Revolution leaders. Famous for 'The Social Contract', promoting human freedom and democracy.

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Jean Jacques Rousseau

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(1689 - 1755) French Enlightenment philosopher who influenced the U.S. Constitution; advocated separation of powers.

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Baron de Montesquieu

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Opposed ratification of the Constitution (1787-1788):

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Anti-Federalist

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Supporters of the 1787-1788 Constitution ratification.

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Federalist

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Plan by southern delegates at the Constitutional Convention; proposed a three-branch government with a population-based bicameral legislature.

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Virginia Plan

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Fewest members needed for a legislative body to conduct business:

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Quorum

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Delegates who drafted the U.S. Constitution in 1787.

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Framers

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Plan presented as an alternative to the southern state plan at the Constitutional Convention; called for a unicameral legislature with equal representation for all states.

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New Jersey Plan

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Agreement from the Constitutional Convention: Congress has a Senate with equal representation and a House based on population.

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Connecticut Compromise

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Chief executive's power to reject a bill; Latin for 'I forbid'.

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veto