Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government was very strong and the state government was weak.

Congress could declare war, borrow money, and make peace treaties.

Congress could force the states to obey its laws

Delegates met to discuss the _____ at the Constitutional Convention.

The Constitutional Convention was held in_____.

The Virginia Plan stated that each state would get one vote.

The New Jersey Plan stated the government would be split into 3 parts (or branches).

The Great Compromise was the idea that Congress would be divided into 2 house.

What are the 2 Houses of Congress according to the Great Compromise?

Who suggested the Great Compromise?

The Three-Fifths rule is that every 5 slaves would count as 3 free people.

How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution before it could be used?

What were the people called who supported the Constitution?

What were the people called who did not support the Constitution?

Benjamin Franklin

George Washington

James Madison

Roger Sherman

Which branch of government carries out the laws and has the President as the leader?

Which branch makes the laws and is composed of the Senate and House of Representatives?

Which branch of government settles legal arguments?

What is the system that ensure that one branch of government does not become more powerful than another branch?

The Bill of Rights is a list of individual rights of each person in the U.S.

Who fought in the war of 1812?

What 2 important buildings did the British burn while attacking Washington?

What was the name of the treaty signed to end the War of 1812?

Which amendment states the right to bear arms (weapons)?

Which amendment states any power not given to the government belongs to the people?

Which amendment states the freedom of religion, speech, and press?

Which amendment stated the people have rights in addition to the 10 amendments?

Which amendment stated citizens do not have to allow soldiers to live in their homes?

Which amendment states that anyone who commits a crime have the right to a fair trial and cannot be tried more than once?

Which amendment states that if you're accused of a crime you have the right to make bail?

Which amendment that police can't search your homes without a search warrant?

Which amendment states that you can take a disagreement to court as long as its over $20?

Which amendment states if you are accused of a crime, you have the right to a trail by jury, lawyer, and to be questioned?