Describe the Legislative Branch of government
- lawmaking branch
- has 2 houses: House of Representatives & Senate
Describe the Executive Branch of Government
- Enforces The Laws
- Includes the President (Commander in Chief)
Describe the Judicial Branch of Government
- Supreme Court
- Determines if laws are working fairly
Who is this?
* From Virginia
* Argued that the country needed a stronger NATIONAL Government
James Madison
Who is this?
* Lead the Connecticut Compromise or “Great Compromise”
* Had the idea of 2 houses (1 on population and 1 on equality)
Roger Sherman
Who is this?
* Wanted a stronger CENTRAL Government
Alexander Hamilton
Who is this?
* President of the Constitutional Convention
George Washington
Who is this?
* Wanted LESS CENTRAL Goverment
Thomas Jefferson
Why did some people want a stronger government?
Because there was no court system to settle disputes
In the Great Compromise what did SMALL States give up?
In the Great Compromise what did LARGE States give up?
What powers do citizens have in selecting the President and members of Congress?
- Vote for electors who vote for President
- Vote for Congress
Name 2 rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights
Why was the Bill of Rights important?
To protect the RIGHTS of people
What does the CABINET of the President do?
Gives the President advice!
What did Hamilton and Jefferson disagree about?
- Hamilton - strong central government
- Jefferson - weak central government
Why does the Constitution have a system for checks and balances?
To make sure one branch doesn’t have too much power
What are some responsibilities that citizens in our nation have?
- Vote
- Be a good citizen
- Obey Laws
- Pay Taxes
