Creating the Constitution Flashcards
1
Q
Three-Fifths Compromises
A
where 5 citizens = 5
votes and 5 enslaved persons = 3 votes
2
Q
Father of the Constitution
A
James Madison (constitution written in 1787)
3
Q
Articles in the Constitution
A
1st Article - Legislative (Congress)
2nd Article - Executive (office of the President,)
3rd Article - Judicial (Federal court system)
4
Q
What is Seperation of Powers?
A
divided national govt that are co equal but have different responsibilities.
