Constitution Vocabulary
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the New Jersey Plan?
Back
A proposal for the structure of the United States government that called for each state to have one vote in Congress, regardless of population, introduced by William Paterson in 1787.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the Virginia Plan?
Back
A proposal that called for representation in Congress based on each state's population, favoring larger states.
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CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Bill of Rights?
Back
The first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution, designed to protect the rights of individuals.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the Philadelphia Convention?
Back
A meeting of state delegates in 1787 originally intended to fix the Articles of Confederation, which resulted in the drafting of a new Constitution.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are checks and balances?
Back
A system within government that ensures no branch becomes too powerful, as each branch can 'check' the others.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who introduced the New Jersey Plan?
Back
William Paterson, a delegate from New Jersey.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.7
CCSS.RI.3.7
CCSS.RI.4.7
CCSS.RI.5.7
CCSS.RI.6.7
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What year was the Philadelphia Convention held?
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1787.
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