The Constitutional Convention 1787

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Across
  1. 3. an agreement in which each side gives up part of its demands in order to reach a solution to a problem
  2. 4. divides a government's power between the national government and the state governments.
  3. 8. James __________. The "father" of the US Constitution for his role in drafting and getting it ratified.
  4. 9. the lawmaking body of England. Has two houses. Basis for two house system of the US.
  5. 10. approval
  6. 12. made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate
Down
  1. 1. ___________ Compromise. Gave smaller states equal representation in the Senate and the larger states representation based on population in the House of Representatives.
  2. 2. added to the Constitution after it was ratified to protect the freedoms of the American people.
  3. 5. the "Great Charter" that gave free Englishmen the right to trial by a jury of their peers
  4. 6. supported the ratification of the Constitution and a strong national government
  5. 7. __________ Bill of Rights of 1689. Gave rights to citizens to request the government change or improve laws. Also gave the right to fair punishment for a crime.
  6. 11. thought the constitution gave too much power to the national government. Feared it would not protect people's freedoms.