Key Terms and Concepts

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Federalists

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These people advocated for a strong central (federal/national) government and supported ratification of the Constitution.

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Anti Federalists

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These people were concerned that the Constitution gave the federal (central/national) government too much power and advocated for the addition of a Bill of Rights.

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Expedient

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Helpful or useful in a particular situation though sometimes motivated by self-interest.

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Provision

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A clause, rule, or requirement in a legal document or agreement that outlines how certain matters should be handled.

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Contrive

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To devise, or plan, or arrange for something to happen.

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Comprise

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To be made up of; to consist of.

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Vested

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Fully and unconditionally guaranteed as a legal right, benefit, or privilege.

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Pretext

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A reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason.

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Redress

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To correct something that is unfair or wrong.

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Inadequate

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Not enough, or not good enough.