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Harrer History

Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, Bill of Rights

QuestionAnswer
Ratify to officially approve something.
Delegate a person who represents other people at a meeting.
Government a form of system or rule
Constitution a written set of laws and rules for a government.
Compromise An agreement reached after each side gives up some of its demands.
Federalist A person who supported the ratification of the United States Constitution
Anti Federalist A person who did not support the ratification of the United States Constitution.
Amendment a change or addition (to the constitution)
Five Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation No Taxes No Trade No Central Bank No Executive Branch(carry out laws) No Judicial Branch(interpret laws)
Articles of Confederation An early plan for the new American government
Constitutional Convention A meeting where delegates came up with the Constitution
Charles Pinckney Creator of the Virginia Plan
James Madison Father of the U.S. Constitution
Roger Sherman Creator of the Great Compromise
George Mason Father of the Bill of Rights
The Great Compromise A plan that split the Congress or Legislative Branch into two separate houses (House of Rep. and Senate)
The Bill of Rights The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution
First Amendment Freedom of Speech
Second Amendment The right to bear arms
The five parts of the first amendment Religion Speech Press Protest Petition
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