us constitution Flashcards
1
Q
constitution
A
the governing document of the US that creates 3 equal branches of goverment.
2
Q
Articles of confederation
A
First government of the US
that lasted for 9 years, and
.
failed due to its absence of
a strong central gov’t
3
Q
Bill of rights
A
The first 10 amendments
to the Constitution that
guarantee individual rights
4
Q
new jersey plan
A
Plan proposed to represent
States in an even way in
Congress
5
Q
virginia plan
A
Plan proposed to represent
states based on population
in Congress
6
Q
great comprimise
A
The deal between large
and small states to create
the House and Senate
7
Q
the 3/5 comprimise
A
Deal between North and
South states that slaves
will count as % of a person
in representation
8
Q
bicameral
A
Two sides or branches (the
House of Representatives
and the Senate)
