Voted President of the Constitutional Convention. Elected first President under the Constitution.

Addition or alteration to a document

What was the first task of the new Congress after the Constitution passed?

Massachusetts farmer who led an uprising over taxes. The uprising caused many to believe we needed a stronger central government to protect against popular unrest.

Able to change

How many states needed to ratify the Constitution for it to go into effect?

Federalist who fought for the passage of the Constitution.

To approve

Which state was the first to ratify the Constitution?

Father of the Constitution. Kept detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention. Drafted the original Bill of Rights.

Agreement in which each sides gives up something

What did the Antifederalists support?

Connecticut delegate that proposed the Great Compromise.

System of courts to settle disputes involving national issues

What did federalist support?

Virginian Anti-Federalist who felt the Constitution went to far. He refused to sign the Constitution.

Document in which the laws, principles, organizations, and processes of government are established

Where did the Constitution get its authority from?

In government, person who runs the government and sees that the laws are carried out

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

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