The first 10 amendments for the constitution guaranteeing individual liberties

Proposed the Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention.

The branch that interprets laws, led by the Supreme Court.

The branch that enforces laws, headed by the President.

The branch of government that makes laws (Congress: House of Representatives and Senate).

To formally approve or adopt a law or constitution.

Known as the "Father of the Constitution"; he played a key role in drafting the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

An agreement where each side gives up part of what it wants.

articles of confederation

The first constitution of the U.S., which created a weak national government and gave most power to the states.

The supreme law of the United States that establishes the framework of government and guarantees citizens’ rights.

A Revolutionary War veteran who led Shays’ Rebellion, protesting high taxes and debt in Massachusetts.

First President of the United States and presiding officer at the Constitutional Convention.

three fifths compromise

Agreement that three-fifths of a state’s enslaved population would count for representation and taxes.

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Question	Answer
Bill of rights	The first 10 amendments for the constitution guaranteeing individual liberties
Roger Sherman	Proposed the Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention.
Judicial Branch	The branch that interprets laws, led by the Supreme Court.
Executive Branch	The branch that enforces laws, headed by the President.
Legislative Branch	The branch of government that makes laws (Congress: House of Representatives and Senate).
Ratify	To formally approve or adopt a law or constitution.
James madison	Known as the "Father of the Constitution"; he played a key role in drafting the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
compromise	An agreement where each side gives up part of what it wants.
articles of confederation	The first constitution of the U.S., which created a weak national government and gave most power to the states.
Constitution	The supreme law of the United States that establishes the framework of government and guarantees citizens’ rights.
Daniel shays	A Revolutionary War veteran who led Shays’ Rebellion, protesting high taxes and debt in Massachusetts.
George washington	First President of the United States and presiding officer at the Constitutional Convention.
three fifths compromise	Agreement that three-fifths of a state’s enslaved population would count for representation and taxes.

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