Flashcards on The Founding Fathers and the Constitutional Convention
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Who were the Founding Fathers?
The group of men who played a key role in establishing the United States of America.
When did the Constitutional Convention take place?
From May 25 to September 17, 1787.
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
To create the United States Constitution and establish the framework of the government.
Who presided over the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington.
What was the Virginia Plan?
A proposal for a two-house legislature and representation based on population.
What was the New Jersey Plan?
A proposal for a single-house legislature and equal representation for each state.
What compromise was reached regarding representation in Congress?
The Great Compromise, which created a two-house legislature with the House of Representatives based on population and the Senate with equal representation for each state.
Who is often referred to as the 'Father of the Constitution'?
James Madison.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, which protect individual liberties.
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
What is the purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution?
To introduce and establish the goals and purposes of the Constitution.
What is the Electoral College?
A group of electors who formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States.
Which two political parties emerged during the early years of the United States?
Federalist and Democratic-Republican.
What is the significance of the Federalist Papers?
A series of essays written to promote the ratification of the United States Constitution.