US History: Articles of Confederation to Constitutional Convention

Articles of Confederation = First constitution of the United States, which created a weak central government Shays Rebellion = Armed uprising of farmers in Massachusetts protesting high taxes and economic injustice Montesquieu = Enlightenment philosopher who advocated for the separation of powers in government Locke/Social Contract = Philosophical concept that individuals consent to be governed in exchange for protection of their natural rights

Great Compromise = Agreement at the Constitutional Convention to create a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in the House and equal representation in the Senate 3/5 Compromise = Agreement that counted three-fifths of the slave population for the purpose of taxation and representation in Congress Constitution Amendment = Process outlined in Article V to change or add provisions to the Constitution Delegated Powers = Powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution

Congress = The House of Representatives (Requirements to hold office, term length) The Senate = Requirements to hold office, term length Chief Executive = Responsibilities of the President The Supreme Court = Requirements to hold office, term length

<p>Commander-In-Chief = Role of the President as the highest-ranking officer in the military Legislative Leader = Responsibility of the President to work with Congress on creating and passing laws Chief Diplomat = Role of the President in conducting foreign relations and negotiating treaties Party Leader = Role of the President in leading his or her political party</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>District Courts = Lower federal courts where trials are held and lawsuits are begun Court of Appeals = Courts that hear appeals from district courts and review decisions of federal administrative agencies Opinions = Written explanations of the Supreme Court's decisions Justices = Requirements to hold office, term length</p> Signup and view all the answers