Constitution

11. happened in Philadelphia, PA 1787 to discuss the failure of the articles of confederation
14. the number of state representatives in this house is based on population
16. a set of rules that establish the fundamental principles of a government
17. wanted equal votes among states regardless of size
19. the introduction to the constitution that explains its purpose

1. branch of government led by President of the United States and their job is to enforce the laws
2. branch of government led by the supreme court and their job is to interpret the Constitution
3. two houses were created one by population and one with equal number to establish a balance between NJ and VA Plan
4. It gave the power to the states, preventing a strong central government
5. all states get two representative in this house
6. branch of government led by House of Representatives and the Senate and their job is to create the laws
7. wanted different number of votes depending on size of state
8. main body of the constitution
9. the first ten amendments of the constitution
10. Felt that the Constitution was taking rights away from the people
12. For every 5 slaves, 3 of them would be counted in the population
13. Allows the three branches to check on each other and make sure that no branch is gaining too much power
15. Nine out of thirteen states needed to ? the Constitution in order for it to replace the Articles of Confederation
18. Wanted a strong national government