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USI U6: New Nation

Constitution

TermDefinition
Why was the Constitution written? To fix the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Where was the Constitutional Convention held? Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who was elected president of the Constitutional Convention? George Washington
Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution?" James Madison
What were the two main problems during the Constitutional Convention? 1. How much power should the government have? 2. How should large and small states vote (representation)?
In the Constitution, national government and state government shared power. This solved the problem of ______________ and is called ________________. power and federalism
In the Constitution, Congress was split into two houses, based on population in one house, and equal representation in the other. This solved the problem of _________________ and was called ____________________. representation and The Great Compromise
What was the structure of the new national government? Three Branches (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial)
When was the Constitution signed by the delegates? September 17, 1787 (at the end of the Constitutional Convention)
When was the Constitution ratified? May 29, 1790 (after 9 of 13 states ratified it)
What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution and guarantees individual rights? Bill of Rights
What are examples of the guaranteed individual rights? Freedom of Speech and Religion
Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights? George Mason
Who wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom? Thomas Jefferson
What branch makes laws? Legislative
Which branch interprets laws? Judicial
Which branch enforces laws? Executive
The Legislative Branch is made up of Congress = House of Representatives + Senate
The Executive Branch is led by the President
The Judicial Branch is led by the US Supreme Court
Created by: ElliottED
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