Constitution Vocabulary
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What was the New Jersey Plan?
Back
A proposal for the structure of the United States government that called for each state to have one vote in Congress, regardless of population, introduced by William Paterson in 1787.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the Virginia Plan?
Back
A proposal that called for representation in Congress based on each state's population, favoring larger states.
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CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Bill of Rights?
Back
The first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution, designed to protect the rights of individuals.
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CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the Philadelphia Convention?
Back
A meeting of state delegates in 1787 originally intended to fix the Articles of Confederation, which resulted in the drafting of a new Constitution.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are checks and balances?
Back
A system within government that ensures no branch becomes too powerful, as each branch can 'check' the others.
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CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who introduced the New Jersey Plan?
Back
William Paterson, a delegate from New Jersey.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.7
CCSS.RI.3.7
CCSS.RI.4.7
CCSS.RI.5.7
CCSS.RI.6.7
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What year was the Philadelphia Convention held?
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1787.
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