| Question | Answer |
| the larger states wanted representitives to be determined by the population of the state. | viriginia plan |
| the authority to govern is shared. the states share authoritywith the national government. | federal system |
| the smaller states wanted equal representation from each state. | new jersey plan |
| this is the supreme law of the land. | constitution |
| It says that government should get its power from the consent of the people, defend the country from enemies, promote the countries well-being, and to make sure the people remain free. | preamble |
| under this plan the states had more power than the centeral government. | articles of confederation |
| this would keep any one branch of the government from gaining too much power. | checks and balances |
| under the articles of confederation quarreling between states started. the states over taxed its citizens and caused unrest among the farmers. a revolt started in 1786 where Massachusetts farmers take arms against state courts. | Shays Rebellion |
| A supporter of a strong federal system of government in the late 1700s. | Federalists |
| He was known as the "Father of the Constitution" because of his influence at the Constitutional Convention. | James Madison |
| The plan drawn up by Roger Sherman at the Constitutional Convention that proposed the establishment of two houses of Congress. | Great Compromise |
| The part of government, headed by the President, that carries out the laws. | Executive |
| The part of government, headed by the Supreme Court, which decides the meaning of the laws. | Judiciary |
| The part of government, headed by Congress, that makes the laws. | Legislative |
| The first ten amendments to the Constitution that protects peoples' rights. | Bill of Rights |
| Obey the laws of the land, vote in elections, serve and defend your country, and pay taxes are just a few examples of what we should do for our country. | Citizens responsibilities |
