Unit 3: The Constitution

What was the name of the compromise between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?

• Grand Compromise

• Great Compromise

• Three-fifths Compromise

• Missouri Compromise

Were Federalists in FAVOR of ratifying the U.S. Constitution or AGAINST it?

• Favored

• Against

Under the Articles of Confederation, each state only got one vote in Congress. What types of states wanted representation based on population?

• Little States

• Big States

Despite its weaknesses, the first constitution the United States had had the ability to declare war and make treaties. This document was called what?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Mayflower Compact

• Monroe Doctrine

the branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of laws and policies and the administration of public affairs

• Executive Branch

• Reserved Powers

• Implied Powers

• Judicial Branch

the introduction of the Constitution; describes the purpose of the Constitution

• Legislature

• Amendments

• Preamble

• Articles

the law-making body of government

• Legislature

• Executive Branch

• Supreme Court

• President

the first 10 Amendments of the Constitution; lists major rights of U.S. citizens

• Preamble

• Articles 1-7

• Bill of Rights

• Necessary and Proper Clause

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

• Ratification

• Federalism

• Self-government

• Constitution

chamber of Congress; two are elected from each state

• House of Representatives

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

• Senate