US History Unit 3 Constitution Vocab Quiz

A document signed by King John created to limit the power of Kings and Queens.

• Articles of Confederation

• Magna Carta

• Constitution

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

A set of basic principles and laws that states the powers and duties of the government.

• Constitution

• English Bill of Rights

• Suffrage

• Ratification

A new national constitution that placed Congress as the single branch of the national government with limited powers.

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Articles of Confederation

• Magna Carta

• Ratification

An uprising led by war veteran Daniel Shay in which Massachusetts farmers protested high taxes and heavy debt.

• Shay’s Rebellion

• Three-Fifths Compromise

• Constitutional Convention

• Virginia Plan

In May, 1787, Delegates from each state were invited to Philadelphia to improve the Articles of Confederation.

• Great Compromise

• Constitutional Convention

Before the new national government could take effect, each state legislature would need to approve it officially.

• Federalism

• Tariffs

• Constitution

• Ratification

Areas now in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. These smaller territories would have a governor appointed Congress.

• Northwest territory

• New Jersey Plan

• Southeast territory

• Virginia Plan

Supporters of the constitution.

• Shay’s Rebellion

• Tariffs

• Federalists

• Suffrage

Congress, responsible for proposing/making laws.

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• House of Representatives

• Executive Branch