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He is known as the Father of the Constitution because the Constitution is based on his Virginia Plan for a new government. _ James Madison
He was chosen as leader of the Constitutional Convention because people respected him and he had proven himself as a good leader during the war. This person later became the first President of the United States. George Washington
This man from Philadelphia represented Pennsylvania during the Constitutional Convention. He is known for his famous writings and wisdom. Benjamin Franklin
What is a constitution? A written plan for government.
What powers did the Articles of Confederation give Congress? Declare war and peace, make treaties, print and borrow money
What were some problems that the Articles of Confederation created? Congress could not raise money with taxes or settle arguments between states.
A group of farmers led by Daniel Shays tried to capture weapons owned by the government. This protest is known as Shays’ Rebellion
Where did delegates to the Constitutional Convention meet? Philadelphia
Why did delegates meet in the spring of 1787? To discuss the Articles of Confederation
What state did Madison and Washington represent during the Constitutional Convention? Virginia
Some delegates wanted a federal system. What is a federal system? The national government and states share power.
James Madison proposed a plan in which the central government would be divided into three branches. This plan was known as the _ Virginia Plan_________
What was one issue that delegates did NOT agree on in the Virginia Plan? delegates from each state would be based on _population________________.
Roger Sherman came up with a compromise to end the debate about how many delegates each state would get. He proposed a plan to have the same number of delegates in the senate and a number based on population in the House of Representatives. The Great Compromise
Southern delegates wanted to be able to count their slaves as part of the population. However, the other delegates didn’t think that was fair. They decided to allow 5 slaves to be counted as 3 free people. This was known as the Three Fifths Compromise__
What did Federalists do to persuade the states to ratify the Constitution? They promised to add Bill of Rights to the Constitution
What is a democracy? A government in which people have the power to make political decisions.
What are the three branches of government? 1. legislative 2. executive 3. judicial
What is the highest court in the nation? Supreme Court
Why did James Madison and other authors of the Constitution create three branches of government? To make sure that the government’s powers were _limited___ and that no single branch could run the country alone.
What are checks and balances? A system that lets each branch limit the powers of the other two.
How did the Constitution create a more successful government than the Articles of Confederation? It made a _stronger______ national government while still allowing the national government and states to _share_______ power
What is an amendment? A change to the constitution
Why did people want a Bill of Rights? To protect their rights
What is one way that the Constitution has changed? It has been amended to protect the _voting________ rights of all _people___
In what year was the first president elected? 1789
Who was elected as the first president of the United States? George Washington
Why did George Washington act with care as President? To set an example for future presidents
Hamilton and Jefferson compromised on some issues. What is one issue that they agreed on? They agreed to build a new _capital__________ on the Potomac River, between Maryland and _Virginia___
In 1792, building of a new capital began. What was the new capital city called? Washington
How long did Washington serve as President? 8 years
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