Constitution Quiz

The idea that the powers and duties of government are divided among separate branches.

When both sides of an issue give up something to reach an agreement.

This person was chosen as the leader of the Constitutional Convention.

The Articles of Confederation gave too much power to what?

Edmund Randolph created the _ Plan.

William Paterson created the _ Plan.

This branch can command the armed forces.

The system of limiting powers of a branch of government so that they cannot become too strong.

The president can limit the power of Congress with a _.

This branch interprets and decides what laws mean.