CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES

A member of the political party that opposed the adoption of the Constitution of the United States before 1789

AntiFederalist

A member of the political party in the United States that favored the adoption of the Constitution and later, the establishment of a strong central government. The party existed from about 1791 to 1816.

Federalist

New Jersey Virginia

The _______ Plan called for a one-house legislature in which each state would cast only one vote. The _______ Plan called for a Congress of two houses in which the total number of delegates would be divided among the states according to the free population of each state.

Federalist AntiFederalist

Those who favored the Constitution were called ______, and those who opposed the Constitution were called _____.

amendment proposed by special convention, called for by two-thirds of state legislatures, and ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures amendment proposed by two-thirds of both houses and ratified by three-fourths of the states amendment ratified by special conventions in three-fourths of the states

What are the three ways the Constitution can be amended?

The Supreme Court may declare laws unconstitutional. The president can veto legislation passed by Congress. Congress may override a veto by a two-thirds vote or impeach the president for misconduct.

What is the system of checks and balances?

to prevent one branch of the government from becoming too powerful

Why was the system of checks and balances included in the Constitution?

Confirmation; approval.

ratification