US Unit 3 Review Constitution Era

________________________ was the main power the Articles of Confederation did not allow Congress. Impose taxes ___________________ was the only state that did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention. Rhode Island _____________________________ are both required to amend the Constitution. Proposal and ratification _______________________ were what people who wanted to ratify the Constitution were called. 4 questions Federalists

_____________________________ was chosen as the presiding officer of the Constitutional Convention George Washington _____________________________ was the 1 st government of the United States. Articles of Confederation _____________________________ was the spark that inspired the Founding Fathers to think about changing the 1 st government. Shays’ Rebellion ____________________________ was called the “Father of the Constitution.” 4 James Madison

_____________________________ wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights George Mason _____________________________ abolished the special status of the Anglican Church in Virginia Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom ____________________________ was added to the Constitution in order to convince some states to ratify it. Bill of Rights _____________________________ allows for the will of the people to be heard. 4 House of Representatives

____________________________ powers the Constitution grants only to the National Government. Enumerated Powers ___________________________ powers the Constitution grants only to the State Government. Reserved Powers ____________________________ is where the founding fathers met to discuss changing the government Philadelphia ____________________________ was the large state plan. 4 Virginia Plan

__________________________ was the small state plan New Jersey Plan ______________________________ brought the small states and big states into agreement Great Compromise __________ is the number of amendments in the Bill of Rights. 10 ___________________________ opposed the new Constitution. Anti-federalists ________________________ gives you the right to bear arms. 5 2 nd Amendment

_____________________________ resolved the issue on how to count slaves for taxation and representation purposes. 3/5 th Compromise ____________________________ is where the ultimate power rested with the Articles of Confederation. The States _________________________ protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures. 4 th Amendment ________________________ writes the laws. 4 Legislative Branch

__________________________ the part of the government that enforces the law. Executive Branch __________________________ the part of the government that determines if laws are constitutional. Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) __________________________ a system of government splitting powers between national and state governments. Federalism ______________________ a collection of essays written by James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton in support of the Constitution. 4 The Federalist Papers