constitutional convention

constitution

Creates a government that puts the power in the hands of the people. Separates the powers of government into three branches

took some powers from the state

popular sovereignty

Popular sovereignty is when people of the
highest authority take place in the political
system

central goverment

Central government means every state has its own government who makes their own laws and has its own armed forces. It is also a free independent governing body.

confederation

Confederation is when two groups make an agreement.

Ratification

approval

What are 2 ways that the Founding Fathers limited FEDERAL power with the Articles of Confederation

enforce tax laws or regulate commerce.

What was the purpose of the
Northwest Ordinance?

Provided a government for the northwest territory, created new states,
outlawed slavery, established education, and implemented the bill of
rights.

What was the new process for a
territory to become a state?

U.S. congress had to pass this request by taking a vote. If majority
won the territory becomes a state

How did the Northwest Ordinance
put money aside to pay for schools?

Set aside a plot of land in each township for school.

Explain 3 ways that the Northwest Ordinance helped the United States government be successful.

1. Established a clear process for establishing lands.
2. Banned slavery
3. Established Congress as the only authority that can control territories held by the United States

How many sides are in the United States Congress? How many “houses”?

2

How is representation in the House of Representatives determined?

Proportionate to states population

How is representation in the Senate determined?

The Senate will have an equal number of representatives from each state

What was the Great Compromise?

there will be a Senate where each state has the same number of representatives. This will satisfy the less populous states. Then there will be a House of Representatives based on the population. States like Virginia, which have higher populations, will have more representatives.

What was the New Jersey Plan?

Equal amount of representatives for each state

What was the Virginia Plan?

The amount of member of representatives based on the state's population

An alliance of separate powers with a weak central government

3 branches

checks and balances

The states had all of the power

toke some powers away from the states in order to make the government stronger

All states had one vote—regardless of size

 Representation in the House of Representatives would be based on the state’s population. This model is called bicameral representation and helps the delegates find a compromise. 

No executive office to enforce laws

They decided the office of the executive would consist of one person and that the national government would have the power to tax and to create a military