Syndey Science Test Ch 2.docx

Define imports: goods that come into a country What group liked the constitution: federalists What is the main job of the executive branch of government: carries out the laws Who led the rebellion against the state of Massachusetts: Daniel Shays Define compromise: an agreement that is not exactl...

Define imports: goods that come into a country What group liked the constitution: federalists What is the main job of the executive branch of government: carries out the laws Who led the rebellion against the state of Massachusetts: Daniel Shays Define compromise: an agreement that is not exactly what either side wants but something both sides can agree on What did the anti-federalists want to add to the constitution before it became a law? Bill of rights What group thought the Constitution was bad? Anti-federalists Who had the ideas that formed the basis of the United States Constitution? James Madison What two things are needed for a nation to survive: True religion and morals Define ratify: to approve Define delegate: a person who represents a group of people What do we call the introduction to the Constitution that lists the six major purposes? Preamble What is the main job of the legislative branch of government: makes the laws Define republic: government run by representatives What did 9 states have to approve before it could become a law? Constitution Who said the following? "Slavery would bring the judgment of heaven on a country": George Mason What is the main job of the judicial branch of government: decides if laws have been broken Which delegates said all the other delegates should vote for the Constitution? Benjamin Franklin