The first plan for the US government was called:

The Articles of Confederation created what type of national government?

The Articles of Confederation created what type of state governments?

Which event exposed the weakness in the Articles where the states had more power than the federal government?

The plan that proposed a one house legislature where each state had one vote to benefit less populated states:

The plan that proposed a 2 house legislature, with the Senate having each state represented by 2 delegates and the House of Representatives based on population, is known as:

This Compromise agreed that slaves would count 3/5 toward population.

Which plan proposed a strong nat’l govt w/ 3 branches: bicameral legislature, & number of delegates proportional to pop to benefit larger pop. states.

The main argument against voting for the US Constitution was missing what?

The number of representatives in this house depends on the state’s population.

The European influence on the US Constitution that set limits to the king (government).

This branch includes the President & Vice President; carries out nation's laws & policies.

The European influence on the US Constitution: who taught that the powers of government would be separated and balanced against each other.

People who were against the US Constitution were called what?

The European influence on the US Constitution, who taught that all people have natural rights including the rights to life, liberty, and property.

This branch is also known as the court system; the Supreme Court & other federal courts hear cases involving Constitution, federal laws & disputes between states.

Supporters of the US Constitution were called what?

This is the lawmaking branch; powers include establishing taxes, coining money, & regulating trade.

Each state has 2 representatives in what house?

The European influence on the US Constitution that gave trial by jury & ended cruel & unusual punishments.

No state can make a law or take action that go against the what?

The belief that the government is of the authority of the people.

Under the Constitution what 2 types of governments share powers?

In this type of government powers are strictly defined & given BY the people.

The process used to select the president and vice president of the United States is called what?

How are electors determined for each state?

How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win an election?

To prevent one branch of government from gaining too much power, the Constitution sets up a system of what?

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?