Constotution Flashcards
agreement in 1781under Wich the 13 colonies established government of states?
articles of confederation
rise in prices resulting from an increase in the amount of money in circulation
inflation
the Rebelion of farmers against the Massachusettes government was called?
shays
the constotutional convention was called to
revise the article of confederation
what was the name of the American leaders at the constotutional convention
founding fathers
te Virginia plan called for a national government made up of
3 branches
The constotutional plan for a separation of powers limits the powers of
congress
the problem of how to count slaves for representation in Congress was solved by
3/5 compromise
to settle the argument over fair representation in Congress. order Sherman proposed the
great compromise
powers given to the state government are called
reserved
powers given to the federal government are called
delegated
powers shared by both the federal and state government are caled
concurrent
the division of power between a national and state government is called
federalism
The constotutional delegate agreed that only two representatives per state would be in the
Senate
government in wicchpower is held by a representatives elected by the people
Republic
state representation in Congress that is based on population is the
House
the president, Congress, and supreme court have powers over one another, in keeping with the principle of
checks and balances
what is the role of the legislative branch
make laws
what is the role of the executive branch
enforce laws
what si the role of the judicial branch
interpret lwas
what is the total number of senators in the us
100
what si the total number of representatives in the us
435
highest us appeals court, composed of 9 justices is called?
supreme court
what was elected the president of the constotutional convention
George washington
