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What were the people called who supported ratifying the new constitution? |
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In what year was the constitutional convention held? |
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Powers specifically granted only to the national or federal government are called what? |
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What is the part of the Constitution that explains the purposes of the government? |
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What must happen to ammend the constitution? |
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A proposal must be made by 2/3 of the member of congress |
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What plan called for a government with three branches? |
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What describes the legislative branch? |
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Who proposed The Great Compromise? |
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What is the princable that the power to rule comes from the people is known as what? |
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Who was mostly known for making the powerful statement "Give me livery or give me death"? |
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Which branch of the government interprets the nation's laws? |
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