Often considered the "Father of the Constitution," he was the delegate most responsible for the language and ideas in the U.S. Constitution. He became the fourth president of the United States.
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  • James Madison
  • Alexander Hamilton
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • George Washington
The first ten amendments to the Constitution; guarantees certain individual rights, like freedom of speech and religion.
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  • Bill of Rights
  • Articles of Confederation
  • Preamble
  • Separation of Powers
Changes to the U.S. Constitution. There have been 27 made to the Constitution since its creation in 1787.
  • Preamble
  • Articles
  • Amendments
  • Bill Of Rights
A principle of the U.S. Constitution that says the government can only do what the Constitution gives it the power to do.
  • Separation Of Powers
  • Federalism
  • Popular Sovereignty
  • Limited Government
One of the two main plans proposed at the Constitutional Convention. The plan was written by James Madison and proposed a two-house (bicameral) legislature in which representation was based on population. It was favored by large states.
  • Articles Of Confederation
  • Virginia Plan
  • Great Compromise
  • New Jersey Plan
Considered the upper house of Congress (the legislative branch of the national government). Together with the House of Representatives, it introduces national laws. Each state has two senators; therefor, states are equal in the Senate regardless of population.
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  • Senate
  • Judicial Branch
  • House Of Representatives
  • Executive Branch
The group during the debate over ratification that did not support the U.S. Constitution. They thought the national government it created was too powerful.
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  • Bill Of Rights
  • Senate
  • Anti-Federalists
  • Great Compromise
Considered the lower house of Congress (the legislative branch of the national government). Together with the Senate, it introduces national laws. With 435 members, representation is based on population (the more people a state has the more representatives it gets)
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  • Senate
  • House of Representatives
  • Executive Branch
  • Judicial Branch
An individual sent to represent a state at the Constitutional Convention. Twelve of the 13 states sent representatives to the Convention. In total, 55 were sent to Constitutional Convention in 1787.
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  • Ratification
  • Popular Sovereignty
  • Federalists
  • Delegate
The group during the debate over ratification that support the U.S. Constitution. Typically, they were supporters of a strong central government.
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  • Federalists
  • Senate
  • Anti-Federalists
  • House of Representatives
The opening paragraph of the Constitution. It outlines the purpose/goals of the U.S. Constitution.
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  • Amendments
  • Bill Of Rights
  • Preamble
  • Articles
The principle that the branch of government (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial) should have some power each other.
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  • Checks and Balances
  • Popular Sovereignty
  • Separation of Powers
  • Federalism
One of the two main plans proposed at the Constitutional Convention. The plan proposed a single house (unicameral) legislature in which representation was equal. It was favored by small states.
  • Articles Of Confederation
  • Great Compromise
  • Virginia Plan
  • New Jersey Plan
The official approval process of the Constitution. Before going into effect, the Constitution had to be ratified by 9 of the 13 states.
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  • Senate
  • Limited Government
  • Federalism
  • Ratification
The primary author of the Declaration of Independence and the third president of the United States.
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  • Alexander Hamilton
  • James Madison
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • George Washington
A key principle of the Constitution that divides power between the national (federal) government and the state governments. As an American citizen, you must obey federal law and the laws of the state in which you live.
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  • Popular Sovereignty
  • Checks And Balances
  • Federalism
  • Separation Of Powers
The commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution; the president of the Constitutional Convention; and the first president of the United States of America under the U.S. Constitution. Often referred to as the "Father of His Country."
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  • Thomas Jefferson
  • George Washington
  • James Madison
  • Alexander Hamilton
The document created during the Constitutional Convention inIt contains the framework, or fundamental laws, governing the United States of America. It is the supreme law of the land in that no other law may contradict it.
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  • Articles Of Confederation
  • Bill Of Rights
  • U.S. Constitution
  • Great Compromise
A leading delegate at the Constitutional Convention and leading member of the Federalists during the debate over ratification.
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  • George Washington
  • Alexander Hamilton
  • James Madison
  • Thomas Jefferson
The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws. It is headed by the President of the United States and made up of several departments (the Department of Defense, Department of Justice) and agencies (the FBI, the CIA) and the U.S. Military.
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  • Legislative Branch
  • Executive Branch
  • Judicial Branch
  • Senate
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