SSCG 3

The 1st gov't of The United States...

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

Which term BEST describes the power of Central gov't during the Articles of Confederation?

• Weak

• Strong

Event that forced states to want a stronger central gov't

• The American Revolution

• Shays' Rebellion

Meeting to draft a gov't to replace the Articles of Confederation

• Constitutional Convention 1787

• Articles Convention 1787

Blended the New Jersey and Virginia Plans to settle the issue of representation in the Legislative Branch

• The 3/5ths Compromise

• The Great Compromise

A part of the Constitution which gave the gov't the power to regulate/control trade...

• The Commerce Clause

• The Necessary & Proper Clause

Dividing the responsibilities of gov't among three branches

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

1 Branch of gov't can use actions to control or limit the other 2 Branches

• Checks & Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

The process of voting to approve the Constitution

• Convention

• Ratification

The debate (between Anti-Federalists & Federalists) over the protections people should have resulted in the creation of...

• The Petition of Right

• The Bill of Rights