American Government: Chp. 4 - The Constitution

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  1. 1. Provided for the surveying of western lands in the Northwest Territory and the orderly sale of the land to settlers.
  2. 3. Powers not given to the federal government, but left to the states.
  3. 9. The man who literally wrote the final draft of the Constitution.
  4. 10. State that proposed a unicameral legislature with each state receiving equal representation.
  5. 12. A formal agreement or contract between two or more parties.
  6. 13. The only state to NOT send delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
  7. 15. Also known as the Pennsylvania State House and the site of the Constitutional Convention.
  8. 17. Territory that was bounded by the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and also the Great Lakes.
  9. 20. System where areas of authority were divided between the states and the national government.
  10. 22. The youngest delegate to the Constitutional Convention.
  11. 23. System with officials chosen to represent the people and the states.
  12. 25. Rebellion in Massachusetts that attempted to stop governmental foreclosure on debt-ridden farms.
  13. 30. The only branch of government in the Articles of Confederation.
  14. 31. Chosen to be the "president" of the Constitutional Convention proceedings.
  15. 32. This state's constitution was written by delegates sent to a constitutional convention.
  16. 33. The oldest delegate to the Constitutional Convention.
  17. 34. This branch of government is to interpret laws and try cases involving federal laws.
  18. 35. Powers given to the national government by the Constitution.
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  1. 2. This branch of government's duty is to enforce laws, make appointments, command the armed forces.
  2. 4. Two house legislature
  3. 5. Began writing essays in NY newspapers promoting the passage of the Constitution.
  4. 6. The Great Compromise is sometimes called this compromise due to the work of this state's delegation.
  5. 7. The last state to ratify the ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION.
  6. 8. This compact can be called the forerunner of the written constitution in America.
  7. 11. State that proposed a two-house legislature system.
  8. 14. Abbreviation for the city which was a temporary home for the new government formed by the Constitution.
  9. 16. Abbreviated name for the lower house of the U.S. Congress.
  10. 18. Compromise on how slaves were to be counted for representation and taxation.
  11. 19. Upper house of the United States Congress.
  12. 21. Supporters of the new Constitution.
  13. 24. Central government is subordinate to state governments and has only the powers which the states grant it.
  14. 26. Said that the greatest enemy to liberty is tyranny.
  15. 27. Emphasized the relationship between the king and the colonies.
  16. 28. Introduction to the Constitution.
  17. 29. Number of states that attended the Annapolis Convention in 1786.