Heimler's AP Gov 1.5

Articles of Confederation

The original governing document of the United States, which was found to have weaknesses leading to the Constitutional Convention.

Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)

A compromise during the Constitutional Convention that created a bicameral legislature with representation by population in the House and equal representation in the Senate.

Electoral College

A compromise that established a process for electing the president through electors appointed by each state based on their congressional representation.

Three-Fifths Compromise

A compromise where three-fifths of the enslaved population was counted for representation and taxation purposes.

Amendment Process (Article V)

The process established by the Constitution for proposing and ratifying amendments, allowing for 2/3 Congress or state conventions to propose and 3/4 state legislatures or conventions to ratify.

Federalists

Supporters of the ratification of the Constitution, including leaders like Hamilton, Madison, and Jay.

Anti-Federalists

Opponents of the ratification of the Constitution, who feared loss of state power and lack of rights protections.

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the Constitution, which were promised to protect individual rights and facilitate the ratification of the Constitution.

Ongoing tension

The continuous conflict between federal power and state power, as well as between liberty and order, stemming from the compromises made during the Constitution's creation.

Rhode Island

The last state to ratify the Constitution in 1790.