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A set of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay defending the Constitution
Federalist Papers
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Philadelphia
What was the precursor to the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
Name weaknesses of Articles of Confederation
ALL 13 states had to agree to change the document, no executive branch, states could print their own money
What plan favored large states under the Constitutional Convention?
Virginia Plan
What plan favored small states under the Constitutional Convention?
The New Jersey Plan
What are the three branches of government proposed by James Madison?
Executive, legislative, judicial
What is the upper house called?
Senate
What is the lower house called?
House of Representatives
What is the three fifths compromise?
Three-fifths of the slave population would be counted for determining direct taxation and representation in the House of Representatives.
What was the Compromise of 1790?
Federal government would incur all individual state debt and the federal capital would move to the south
What are the first 10 amendments called?
Bill of Rights
Who is Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Powers directly stated in the Constitution
Expressed powers
