Constitution Vocabulary Words

Supporters of the Constitution who believe a strong national government is needed to keep the country united

A system that allows each branch of govt to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

discuss the pros and cons of an issue

a settlement of differences in which each side gives up something

This was America's first written plan of government

This compromise counted 3 of every 5 enslaved people towards a state's population.

People who opposed the Constitution & the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government under the U.S. Constitution.

The head of a state government who carries out the laws of that state

In 1787, Daniel Shay along with 4,000 men, led an attack on a courthouse in Massachusetts.

A bicameral government is divided into 2 houses to separate the power

A document which spells out the principles by which a government runs and the fundamental laws that govern a society

A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.

Chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature

To explain the meaning of

the division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government